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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.34, 1,650 and 359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.34, 1,650 and 359.83 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.34 : 1,650 = 359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.34/1,650 = 359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.34x = 1,650 × 359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.34x = 593,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,719.50/1,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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