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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.65, 1,648.45 and 551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.65, 1,648.45 and 551.19 is: 826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.65 : 1,648.45 = 551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.65/1,648.45 = 551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.65x = 1,648.45 × 551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.65x = 908,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,613.71/1,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.27

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