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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.76, 1,647.44 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.76, 1,647.44 and 773.44 is: 1,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.76 : 1,647.44 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.76/1,647.44 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.76x = 1,647.44 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.76x = 1,274,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,195.99/1,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.72

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