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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.48, 1,644.99 and 772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.48, 1,644.99 and 772.48 is: 1,158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.48 : 1,644.99 = 772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.48/1,644.99 = 772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.48x = 1,644.99 × 772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.48x = 1,270,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,725.38/1,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.91

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