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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.61, 1,646.69 and 773.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.61, 1,646.69 and 773.61 is: 1,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.61 : 1,646.69 = 773.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.61/1,646.69 = 773.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.61x = 1,646.69 × 773.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.61x = 1,273,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,885.81/1,097.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.60

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