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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.11, 1,516.71 and 805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.11, 1,516.71 and 805.62 is: 1,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.11 : 1,516.71 = 805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.11/1,516.71 = 805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.11x = 1,516.71 × 805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.11x = 1,221,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,891.91/1,099.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.71

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