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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.95, 1,650.57 and 612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.95, 1,650.57 and 612.96 is: 919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.95 : 1,650.57 = 612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.95/1,650.57 = 612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.95x = 1,650.57 × 612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.95x = 1,011,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,733.39/1,099.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.80

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