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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.63, 1,648.30 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.63, 1,648.30 and 368.96 is: 553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.63 : 1,648.30 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.63/1,648.30 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.63x = 1,648.30 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.63x = 608,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,148.30/1,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.05

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