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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.51, 1,648.76 and 483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.51, 1,648.76 and 483.73 is: 725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.51 : 1,648.76 = 483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.51/1,648.76 = 483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.51x = 1,648.76 × 483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.51x = 797,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,548.13/1,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.37

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