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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.23, 1,646.77 and 854.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.23, 1,646.77 and 854.57 is: 1,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.23 : 1,646.77 = 854.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.23/1,646.77 = 854.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.23x = 1,646.77 × 854.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.23x = 1,407,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,280.24/1,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.24

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