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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.24, 1,514.18 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.24, 1,514.18 and 599.88 is: 827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.24 : 1,514.18 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.24/1,514.18 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.24x = 1,514.18 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.24x = 908,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,326.30/1,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.83

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