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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.82, 1,649.76 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.82, 1,649.76 and 369.26 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.82 : 1,649.76 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.82/1,649.76 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.82x = 1,649.76 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.82x = 609,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,190.38/1,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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