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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.76, 1,649.84 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.76, 1,649.84 and 369.54 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.76 : 1,649.84 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.76/1,649.84 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.76x = 1,649.84 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.76x = 609,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,680.03/1,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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