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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699.56, 2,343.24 and 1,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,699.56, 2,343.24 and 1,109.16 is: 1,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,699.56 : 2,343.24 = 1,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,699.56/2,343.24 = 1,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,699.56x = 2,343.24 × 1,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,699.56x = 2,599,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,028.08/1,699.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.24

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