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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.58, 1,649.55 and 522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.58, 1,649.55 and 522.26 is: 783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.58 : 1,649.55 = 522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.58/1,649.55 = 522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.58x = 1,649.55 × 522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.58x = 861,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,493.98/1,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.48

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