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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.43, 1,531.58 and 1,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.43, 1,531.58 and 1,049.13 is: 1,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.43 : 1,531.58 = 1,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.43/1,531.58 = 1,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.43x = 1,531.58 × 1,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.43x = 1,606,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,821.28/1,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.33

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