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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.21, 1,649.57 and 442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.21, 1,649.57 and 442.13 is: 662.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.21 : 1,649.57 = 442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.21/1,649.57 = 442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.21x = 1,649.57 × 442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.21x = 729,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,313.93/1,100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.89

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