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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.02, 1,644.48 and 1,017.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.02, 1,644.48 and 1,017.21 is: 1,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.02 : 1,644.48 = 1,017.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.02/1,644.48 = 1,017.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.02x = 1,644.48 × 1,017.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.02x = 1,672,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,781.50/1,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.07

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