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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.70, 1,649.45 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.70, 1,649.45 and 369.28 is: 553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.70 : 1,649.45 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.70/1,649.45 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.70x = 1,649.45 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.70x = 609,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,116.00/1,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.89

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