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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.66, 1,647.80 and 771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.66, 1,647.80 and 771.20 is: 1,154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.66 : 1,647.80 = 771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.66/1,647.80 = 771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.66x = 1,647.80 × 771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.66x = 1,270,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,783.36/1,100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.56

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