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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.10, 1,548.03 and 1,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.10, 1,548.03 and 1,099.18 is: 1,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.10 : 1,548.03 = 1,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.10/1,548.03 = 1,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.10x = 1,548.03 × 1,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.10x = 1,701,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,563.62/1,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.37

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