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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.51, 1,649 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.51, 1,649 and 319.30 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.51 : 1,649 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.51/1,649 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.51x = 1,649 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.51x = 526,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,525.70/1,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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