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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.44, 1,517.13 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.44, 1,517.13 and 768.96 is: 1,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.44 : 1,517.13 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.44/1,517.13 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.44x = 1,517.13 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.44x = 1,166,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,612.28/1,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.10

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