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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.48, 1,648.84 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.48, 1,648.84 and 369.04 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.48 : 1,648.84 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.48/1,648.84 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.48x = 1,648.84 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.48x = 608,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,487.91/1,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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