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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.48, 1,648.24 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.48, 1,648.24 and 415.96 is: 623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.48 : 1,648.24 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.48/1,648.24 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.48x = 1,648.24 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.48x = 685,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,601.91/1,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.57

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