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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.59, 1,649.30 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.59, 1,649.30 and 330.09 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.59 : 1,649.30 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.59/1,649.30 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.59x = 1,649.30 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.59x = 544,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,415.79/1,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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