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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.85, 1,650.51 and 483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.85, 1,650.51 and 483.74 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.85 : 1,650.51 = 483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.85/1,650.51 = 483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.85x = 1,650.51 × 483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.85x = 798,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,409.45/1,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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