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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.91, 1,650.08 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.91, 1,650.08 and 359.73 is: 539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.91 : 1,650.08 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.91/1,650.08 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.91x = 1,650.08 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.91x = 593,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,584.18/1,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.66

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