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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.86, 1,647.36 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.86, 1,647.36 and 448.62 is: 671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.86 : 1,647.36 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.86/1,647.36 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.86x = 1,647.36 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.86x = 739,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,038.64/1,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.94

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