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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.04, 1,513.95 and 599.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.04, 1,513.95 and 599.71 is: 827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.04 : 1,513.95 = 599.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.04/1,513.95 = 599.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.04x = 1,513.95 × 599.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.04x = 907,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,930.95/1,097.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.62

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