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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.35, 1,647 and 1,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.35, 1,647 and 1,009.17 is: 1,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.35 : 1,647 = 1,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.35/1,647 = 1,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.35x = 1,647 × 1,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.35x = 1,662,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,102.99/1,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.90

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