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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.04, 1,646.35 and 513.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.04, 1,646.35 and 513.23 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.04 : 1,646.35 = 513.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.04/1,646.35 = 513.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.04x = 1,646.35 × 513.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.04x = 844,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,966.51/1,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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