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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.94, 1,650.06 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.94, 1,650.06 and 406.52 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.94 : 1,650.06 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.94/1,650.06 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.94x = 1,650.06 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.94x = 670,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,782.39/1,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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