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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.61, 1,650.48 and 896.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.61, 1,650.48 and 896.64 is: 1,345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.61 : 1,650.48 = 896.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.61/1,650.48 = 896.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.61x = 1,650.48 × 896.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.61x = 1,479,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,876.84/1,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.82

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