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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.98, 1,647.81 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.98, 1,647.81 and 482.22 is: 722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.98 : 1,647.81 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.98/1,647.81 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.98x = 1,647.81 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.98x = 794,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,606.94/1,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.38

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