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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.88, 1,650.15 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.88, 1,650.15 and 450.66 is: 676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.88 : 1,650.15 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.88/1,650.15 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.88x = 1,650.15 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.88x = 743,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,654.35/1,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.13

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