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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.98, 1,648.98 and 552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.98, 1,648.98 and 552.33 is: 828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.98 : 1,648.98 = 552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.98/1,648.98 = 552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.98x = 1,648.98 × 552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.98x = 910,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,781.12/1,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.00

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