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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.68, 1,517.36 and 953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.68, 1,517.36 and 953.44 is: 1,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.68 : 1,517.36 = 953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.68/1,517.36 = 953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.68x = 1,517.36 × 953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.68x = 1,446,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,711.72/1,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.58

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