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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.78, 1,646.93 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.78, 1,646.93 and 552.22 is: 826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.78 : 1,646.93 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.78/1,646.93 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.78x = 1,646.93 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.78x = 909,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,464.95/1,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.95

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