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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.91, 2,248.89 and 1,099.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.91, 2,248.89 and 1,099.77 is: 1,517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.91 : 2,248.89 = 1,099.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.91/2,248.89 = 1,099.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.91x = 2,248.89 × 1,099.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.91x = 2,473,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,268.00/1,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.43

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