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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.94, 1,646.13 and 1,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.94, 1,646.13 and 1,054.58 is: 1,578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.94 : 1,646.13 = 1,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.94/1,646.13 = 1,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.94x = 1,646.13 × 1,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.94x = 1,735,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,975.78/1,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.25

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