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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.19, 1,514.09 and 599.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.19, 1,514.09 and 599.85 is: 827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.19 : 1,514.09 = 599.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.19/1,514.09 = 599.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.19x = 1,514.09 × 599.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.19x = 908,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,228.39/1,097.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.78

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