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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.59, 1,650.05 and 775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.59, 1,650.05 and 775.23 is: 1,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.59 : 1,650.05 = 775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.59/1,650.05 = 775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.59x = 1,650.05 × 775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.59x = 1,279,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,164.39/1,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.31

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