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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.93, 1,650.13 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.93, 1,650.13 and 319.94 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.93 : 1,650.13 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.93/1,650.13 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.93x = 1,650.13 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.93x = 527,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,942.59/1,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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