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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.65, 1,647.08 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.65, 1,647.08 and 550.88 is: 825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.65 : 1,647.08 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.65/1,647.08 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.65x = 1,647.08 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.65x = 907,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,332.44/1,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.11

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