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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.96, 1,517.58 and 785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.96, 1,517.58 and 785.28 is: 1,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.96 : 1,517.58 = 785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.96/1,517.58 = 785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.96x = 1,517.58 × 785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.96x = 1,191,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,725.22/1,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.43

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