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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.88, 1,649.36 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.88, 1,649.36 and 552.37 is: 828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.88 : 1,649.36 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.88/1,649.36 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.88x = 1,649.36 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.88x = 911,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,057.33/1,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.33

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