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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.79, 1,649.82 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.79, 1,649.82 and 450.37 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.79 : 1,649.82 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.79/1,649.82 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.79x = 1,649.82 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.79x = 743,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,021.18/1,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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