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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.91, 1,648.73 and 450.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.91, 1,648.73 and 450.59 is: 675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.91 : 1,648.73 = 450.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.91/1,648.73 = 450.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.91x = 1,648.73 × 450.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.91x = 742,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,899.00/1,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.42

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