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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.53, 1,648.76 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.53, 1,648.76 and 405.99 is: 608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.53 : 1,648.76 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.53/1,648.76 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.53x = 1,648.76 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.53x = 669,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,378.04/1,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.79

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