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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.10, 1,649.82 and 1,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.10, 1,649.82 and 1,055.36 is: 1,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.10 : 1,649.82 = 1,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.10/1,649.82 = 1,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.10x = 1,649.82 × 1,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.10x = 1,741,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,154.04/1,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.16

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