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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.49, 1,646.63 and 954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.49, 1,646.63 and 954.42 is: 1,429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.49 : 1,646.63 = 954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.49/1,646.63 = 954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.49x = 1,646.63 × 954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.49x = 1,571,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,583.11/1,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.37

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