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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.39, 1,650.58 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.39, 1,650.58 and 369.96 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.39 : 1,650.58 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.39/1,650.58 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.39x = 1,650.58 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.39x = 610,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,648.58/1,100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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