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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.12, 1,514.02 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.12, 1,514.02 and 599.76 is: 827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.12 : 1,514.02 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.12/1,514.02 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.12x = 1,514.02 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.12x = 908,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,049.38/1,097.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.67

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