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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.58, 1,649.06 and 406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.58, 1,649.06 and 406.19 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.58 : 1,649.06 = 406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.58/1,649.06 = 406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.58x = 1,649.06 × 406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.58x = 669,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,830.66/1,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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