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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.49, 1,647.41 and 960.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.49, 1,647.41 and 960.98 is: 1,439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.49 : 1,647.41 = 960.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.49/1,647.41 = 960.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.49x = 1,647.41 × 960.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.49x = 1,583,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,128.06/1,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.87

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