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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.66, 1,644.81 and 769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.66, 1,644.81 and 769.20 is: 1,151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.66 : 1,644.81 = 769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.66/1,644.81 = 769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.66x = 1,644.81 × 769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.66x = 1,265,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,178.80/1,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.56

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