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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.44 and 825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.44 and 825.60 is: 1,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.08 : 1,648.44 = 825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.08/1,648.44 = 825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.08x = 1,648.44 × 825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.08x = 1,360,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,952.06/1,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.26

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