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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.07, 1,516.32 and 819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.07, 1,516.32 and 819.52 is: 1,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.07 : 1,516.32 = 819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.07/1,516.32 = 819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.07x = 1,516.32 × 819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.07x = 1,242,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,650.78/1,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.64

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