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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.32, 1,514.25 and 599.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.32, 1,514.25 and 599.87 is: 827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.32 : 1,514.25 = 599.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.32/1,514.25 = 599.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.32x = 1,514.25 × 599.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.32x = 908,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,353.15/1,097.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.79

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