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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.01, 1,647.90 and 835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.01, 1,647.90 and 835.55 is: 1,252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.01 : 1,647.90 = 835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.01/1,647.90 = 835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.01x = 1,647.90 × 835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.01x = 1,376,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,906.96/1,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.87

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