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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.66, 1,649.51 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.66, 1,649.51 and 359.27 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.66 : 1,649.51 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.66/1,649.51 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.66x = 1,649.51 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.66x = 592,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,622.42/1,099.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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