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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.30, 1,647.51 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.30, 1,647.51 and 522.34 is: 782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.30 : 1,647.51 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.30/1,647.51 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.30x = 1,647.51 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.30x = 860,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,560.37/1,099.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.83

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