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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.63, 1,648.85 and 482.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.63, 1,648.85 and 482.61 is: 723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.63 : 1,648.85 = 482.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.63/1,648.85 = 482.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.63x = 1,648.85 × 482.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.63x = 795,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,749.09/1,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.65

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