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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.74, 1,650.22 and 450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.74, 1,650.22 and 450.93 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.74 : 1,650.22 = 450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.74/1,650.22 = 450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.74x = 1,650.22 × 450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.74x = 744,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,133.70/1,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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