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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099, 1,647.01 and 1,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099, 1,647.01 and 1,028.93 is: 1,542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099 : 1,647.01 = 1,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099/1,647.01 = 1,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099x = 1,647.01 × 1,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099x = 1,694,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,658.00/1,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.00

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