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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.10, 2,066.82 and 1,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.10, 2,066.82 and 1,105.44 is: 1,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.10 : 2,066.82 = 1,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.10/2,066.82 = 1,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.10x = 2,066.82 × 1,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.10x = 2,284,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,745.50/1,499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.08

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