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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.49, 1,649.84 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.49, 1,649.84 and 450.68 is: 676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.49 : 1,649.84 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.49/1,649.84 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.49x = 1,649.84 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.49x = 743,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,555.14/1,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.27

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