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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.17, 1,514.07 and 599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.17, 1,514.07 and 599.81 is: 827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.17 : 1,514.07 = 599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.17/1,514.07 = 599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.17x = 1,514.07 × 599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.17x = 908,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,146.76/1,097.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.72

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