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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.52, 1,519.65 and 999.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.52, 1,519.65 and 999.03 is: 1,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.52 : 1,519.65 = 999.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.52/1,519.65 = 999.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.52x = 1,519.65 × 999.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.52x = 1,518,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,175.94/1,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.76

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