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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699.26, 2,344.34 and 1,109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,699.26, 2,344.34 and 1,109.58 is: 1,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,699.26 : 2,344.34 = 1,109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,699.26/2,344.34 = 1,109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,699.26x = 2,344.34 × 1,109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,699.26x = 2,601,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,232.78/1,699.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.80

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