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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.66, 1,649.42 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.66, 1,649.42 and 450.38 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.66 : 1,649.42 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.66/1,649.42 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.66x = 1,649.42 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.66x = 742,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,865.78/1,099.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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