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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.75, 1,650.35 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.75, 1,650.35 and 415.75 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.75 : 1,650.35 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.75/1,650.35 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.75x = 1,650.35 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.75x = 686,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,133.01/1,099.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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