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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.82, 1,647.46 and 1,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.82, 1,647.46 and 1,085.59 is: 1,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.82 : 1,647.46 = 1,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.82/1,647.46 = 1,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.82x = 1,647.46 × 1,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.82x = 1,788,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,466.10/1,103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.25

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