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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.80 and 521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.80 and 521.76 is: 782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.08 : 1,648.80 = 521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.08/1,648.80 = 521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.08x = 1,648.80 × 521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.08x = 860,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,277.89/1,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.73

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