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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.78, 1,649.73 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.78, 1,649.73 and 369.46 is: 554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.78 : 1,649.73 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.78/1,649.73 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.78x = 1,649.73 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.78x = 609,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,512.69/1,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.21

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