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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.74, 1,648.59 and 709.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.74, 1,648.59 and 709.83 is: 1,064.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.74 : 1,648.59 = 709.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.74/1,648.59 = 709.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.74x = 1,648.59 × 709.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.74x = 1,170,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,218.64/1,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.09

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