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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.53, 1,649.30 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.53, 1,649.30 and 522.27 is: 783.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.53 : 1,649.30 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.53/1,649.30 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.53x = 1,649.30 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.53x = 861,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,377.30/1,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.41

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