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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.23, 1,647.01 and 774.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.23, 1,647.01 and 774.01 is: 1,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.23 : 1,647.01 = 774.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.23/1,647.01 = 774.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.23x = 1,647.01 × 774.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.23x = 1,274,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,802.21/1,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.72

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