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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.99, 1,499.52 and 1,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.99, 1,499.52 and 1,003.06 is: 1,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.99 : 1,499.52 = 1,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.99/1,499.52 = 1,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.99x = 1,499.52 × 1,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.99x = 1,504,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,108.53/1,085.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.01

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