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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.29, 1,649.50 and 406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.29, 1,649.50 and 406.83 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.29 : 1,649.50 = 406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.29/1,649.50 = 406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.29x = 1,649.50 × 406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.29x = 671,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,067.00/1,100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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