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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.80, 1,649.39 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.80, 1,649.39 and 450.38 is: 675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.80 : 1,649.39 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.80/1,649.39 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.80x = 1,649.39 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.80x = 742,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,841.77/1,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.43

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