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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.66, 2,069.78 and 1,107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.66, 2,069.78 and 1,107.82 is: 1,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.66 : 2,069.78 = 1,107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.66/2,069.78 = 1,107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.66x = 2,069.78 × 1,107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.66x = 2,292,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,943.68/1,499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.98

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