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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.70, 1,648.96 and 482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.70, 1,648.96 and 482.70 is: 723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.70 : 1,648.96 = 482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.70/1,648.96 = 482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.70x = 1,648.96 × 482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.70x = 795,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,952.99/1,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.79

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