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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.13, 1,514.09 and 599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.13, 1,514.09 and 599.80 is: 827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.13 : 1,514.09 = 599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.13/1,514.09 = 599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.13x = 1,514.09 × 599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.13x = 908,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,151.18/1,097.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.75

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