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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.12, 1,647.60 and 934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.12, 1,647.60 and 934.96 is: 1,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.12 : 1,647.60 = 934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.12/1,647.60 = 934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.12x = 1,647.60 × 934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.12x = 1,540,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,440.10/1,099.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.52

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