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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.37, 1,804.28 and 1,099.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.37, 1,804.28 and 1,099.17 is: 1,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.37 : 1,804.28 = 1,099.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.37/1,804.28 = 1,099.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.37x = 1,804.28 × 1,099.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.37x = 1,983,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,204.95/1,309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.63

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