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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.48, 1,649.51 and 483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.48, 1,649.51 and 483.31 is: 725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.48 : 1,649.51 = 483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.48/1,649.51 = 483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.48x = 1,649.51 × 483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.48x = 797,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,219.95/1,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.09

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