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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.68, 1,646.88 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.68, 1,646.88 and 775.20 is: 1,160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.68 : 1,646.88 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.68/1,646.88 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.68x = 1,646.88 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.68x = 1,276,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,661.38/1,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.94

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