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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.01, 2,066.72 and 1,105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.01, 2,066.72 and 1,105.35 is: 1,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.01 : 2,066.72 = 1,105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.01/2,066.72 = 1,105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.01x = 2,066.72 × 1,105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.01x = 2,284,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,435.68/1,499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.97

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