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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.64, 1,649.52 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.64, 1,649.52 and 612.33 is: 918.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.64 : 1,649.52 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.64/1,649.52 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.64x = 1,649.52 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.64x = 1,010,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,043.40/1,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.52

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