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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.66, 1,586.82 and 1,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.66, 1,586.82 and 1,099.70 is: 1,513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.66 : 1,586.82 = 1,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.66/1,586.82 = 1,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.66x = 1,586.82 × 1,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.66x = 1,745,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,029.29/1,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.92

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