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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.96, 1,649.94 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.96, 1,649.94 and 369.61 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.96 : 1,649.94 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.96/1,649.94 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.96x = 1,649.94 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.96x = 609,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,834.32/1,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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