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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.04, 1,647.23 and 513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.04, 1,647.23 and 513.25 is: 769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.04 : 1,647.23 = 513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.04/1,647.23 = 513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.04x = 1,647.23 × 513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.04x = 845,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,434.11/1,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.25

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