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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.75, 1,648.59 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.75, 1,648.59 and 368.80 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.75 : 1,648.59 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.75/1,648.59 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.75x = 1,648.59 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.75x = 607,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,999.99/1,099.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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