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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.98, 1,650.44 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.98, 1,650.44 and 662.14 is: 993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.98 : 1,650.44 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.98/1,650.44 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.98x = 1,650.44 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.98x = 1,092,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,826.06/1,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.50

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