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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.51, 1,517.12 and 1,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.51, 1,517.12 and 1,044.10 is: 1,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.51 : 1,517.12 = 1,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.51/1,517.12 = 1,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.51x = 1,517.12 × 1,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.51x = 1,584,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,024.99/1,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.66

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