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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.97, 1,649.94 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.97, 1,649.94 and 441.66 is: 662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.97 : 1,649.94 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.97/1,649.94 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.97x = 1,649.94 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.97x = 728,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,712.50/1,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.48

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