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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.46, 1,649.28 and 1,071.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.46, 1,649.28 and 1,071.74 is: 1,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.46 : 1,649.28 = 1,071.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.46/1,649.28 = 1,071.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.46x = 1,649.28 × 1,071.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.46x = 1,767,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,599.35/1,100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.24

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