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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.62, 1,650.06 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.62, 1,650.06 and 483.42 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.62 : 1,650.06 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.62/1,650.06 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.62x = 1,650.06 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.62x = 797,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,672.01/1,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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