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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.92, 1,649.88 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.92, 1,649.88 and 450.66 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.92 : 1,649.88 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.92/1,649.88 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.92x = 1,649.88 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.92x = 743,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,524.42/1,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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