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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.55, 1,649.48 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.55, 1,649.48 and 369.34 is: 554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.55 : 1,649.48 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.55/1,649.48 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.55x = 1,649.48 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.55x = 609,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,210.70/1,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.05

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