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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.62, 1,649.34 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.62, 1,649.34 and 369.18 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.62 : 1,649.34 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.62/1,649.34 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.62x = 1,649.34 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.62x = 608,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,903.34/1,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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