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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.40, 1,650.90 and 735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.40, 1,650.90 and 735.80 is: 1,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.40 : 1,650.90 = 735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.40/1,650.90 = 735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.40x = 1,650.90 × 735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.40x = 1,214,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,732.22/1,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.90

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