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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.58, 1,647.64 and 551.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.58, 1,647.64 and 551.00 is: 825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.58 : 1,647.64 = 551.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.58/1,647.64 = 551.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.58x = 1,647.64 × 551.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.58x = 907,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,854.45/1,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.64

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