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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.47, 1,648.35 and 551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.47, 1,648.35 and 551.37 is: 826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.47 : 1,648.35 = 551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.47/1,648.35 = 551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.47x = 1,648.35 × 551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.47x = 908,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,850.74/1,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.63

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