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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.79, 1,649.85 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.79, 1,649.85 and 369.19 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.79 : 1,649.85 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.79/1,649.85 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.79x = 1,649.85 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.79x = 609,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,108.12/1,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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