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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.08, 1,509.24 and 991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.08, 1,509.24 and 991.88 is: 1,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.08 : 1,509.24 = 991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.08/1,509.24 = 991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.08x = 1,509.24 × 991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.08x = 1,496,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,984.97/1,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.76

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