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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.10, 1,648.32 and 774.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.10, 1,648.32 and 774.79 is: 1,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.10 : 1,648.32 = 774.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.10/1,648.32 = 774.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.10x = 1,648.32 × 774.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.10x = 1,277,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,101.85/1,100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.90

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