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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.63, 1,649.54 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.63, 1,649.54 and 369.21 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.63 : 1,649.54 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.63/1,649.54 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.63x = 1,649.54 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.63x = 609,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,027.59/1,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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