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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.63, 1,649.43 and 514.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.63, 1,649.43 and 514.43 is: 771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.63 : 1,649.43 = 514.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.63/1,649.43 = 514.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.63x = 1,649.43 × 514.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.63x = 848,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,516.27/1,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.64

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