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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.95, 1,649.94 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.95, 1,649.94 and 320.04 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.95 : 1,649.94 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.95/1,649.94 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.95x = 1,649.94 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.95x = 528,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,046.80/1,099.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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