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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.97, 1,649.95 and 927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.97, 1,649.95 and 927.74 is: 1,391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.97 : 1,649.95 = 927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.97/1,649.95 = 927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.97x = 1,649.95 × 927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.97x = 1,530,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,724.61/1,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.61

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