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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.91, 1,649.33 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.91, 1,649.33 and 406.91 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.91 : 1,649.33 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.91/1,649.33 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.91x = 1,649.33 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.91x = 671,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,120.62/1,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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