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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.56, 1,515.96 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.56, 1,515.96 and 876.20 is: 1,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.56 : 1,515.96 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.56/1,515.96 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.56x = 1,515.96 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.56x = 1,328,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,276.57/1,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.01

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