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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.33, 1,514.38 and 599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.33, 1,514.38 and 599.98 is: 828.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.33 : 1,514.38 = 599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.33/1,514.38 = 599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.33x = 1,514.38 × 599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.33x = 908,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,603.18/1,097.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.01

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