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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.80, 1,544.93 and 1,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.80, 1,544.93 and 1,099.14 is: 1,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.80 : 1,544.93 = 1,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.80/1,544.93 = 1,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.80x = 1,544.93 × 1,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.80x = 1,698,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,088.86/1,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.22

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