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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.01, 1,648.80 and 775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.01, 1,648.80 and 775.01 is: 1,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.01 : 1,648.80 = 775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.01/1,648.80 = 775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.01x = 1,648.80 × 775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.01x = 1,277,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,840.61/1,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.72

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