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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.10, 1,514.02 and 599.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.10, 1,514.02 and 599.77 is: 827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.10 : 1,514.02 = 599.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.10/1,514.02 = 599.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.10x = 1,514.02 × 599.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.10x = 908,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,063.78/1,097.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.69

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