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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.23, 1,645.52 and 773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.23, 1,645.52 and 773.01 is: 1,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.23 : 1,645.52 = 773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.23/1,645.52 = 773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.23x = 1,645.52 × 773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.23x = 1,271,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,999.55/1,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.23

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