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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.35, 1,649.76 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.35, 1,649.76 and 752.52 is: 1,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.35 : 1,649.76 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.35/1,649.76 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.35x = 1,649.76 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.35x = 1,241,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,477.40/1,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.28

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