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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.47, 2,329.36 and 1,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.47, 2,329.36 and 1,099.06 is: 1,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.47 : 2,329.36 = 1,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.47/2,329.36 = 1,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.47x = 2,329.36 × 1,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.47x = 2,560,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,106.40/1,688.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.23

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