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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.31, 1,514.26 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.31, 1,514.26 and 599.94 is: 827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.31 : 1,514.26 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.31/1,514.26 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.31x = 1,514.26 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.31x = 908,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,463.64/1,097.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.90

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