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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.26, 1,514.23 and 599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.26, 1,514.23 and 599.90 is: 827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.26 : 1,514.23 = 599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.26/1,514.23 = 599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.26x = 1,514.23 × 599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.26x = 908,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,388.86/1,097.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.87

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