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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.79, 1,649.77 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.79, 1,649.77 and 319.80 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.79 : 1,649.77 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.79/1,649.77 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.79x = 1,649.77 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.79x = 527,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,592.55/1,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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