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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.22, 1,647.09 and 734.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.22, 1,647.09 and 734.10 is: 1,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.22 : 1,647.09 = 734.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.22/1,647.09 = 734.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.22x = 1,647.09 × 734.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.22x = 1,209,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,128.77/1,100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.99

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