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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.80, 1,647.90 and 916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.80, 1,647.90 and 916.20 is: 1,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.80 : 1,647.90 = 916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.80/1,647.90 = 916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.80x = 1,647.90 × 916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.80x = 1,509,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,805.98/1,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.80

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