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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.04, 1,648.72 and 521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.04, 1,648.72 and 521.76 is: 782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.04 : 1,648.72 = 521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.04/1,648.72 = 521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.04x = 1,648.72 × 521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.04x = 860,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,236.15/1,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.72

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