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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.80, 1,647.22 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.80, 1,647.22 and 550.80 is: 824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.80 : 1,647.22 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.80/1,647.22 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.80x = 1,647.22 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.80x = 907,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,288.78/1,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.96

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