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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.80, 1,650.06 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.80, 1,650.06 and 483.66 is: 725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.80 : 1,650.06 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.80/1,650.06 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.80x = 1,650.06 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.80x = 798,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,068.02/1,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.65

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