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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.99, 1,721.40 and 1,096.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.99, 1,721.40 and 1,096.67 is: 1,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.99 : 1,721.40 = 1,096.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.99/1,721.40 = 1,096.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.99x = 1,721.40 × 1,096.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.99x = 1,887,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,807.74/1,154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.48

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