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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.22, 1,976.03 and 1,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.22, 1,976.03 and 1,099.05 is: 1,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.22 : 1,976.03 = 1,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.22/1,976.03 = 1,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.22x = 1,976.03 × 1,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.22x = 2,171,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,740.40/1,431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.41

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