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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.35, 1,514.38 and 599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.35, 1,514.38 and 599.97 is: 827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.35 : 1,514.38 = 599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.35/1,514.38 = 599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.35x = 1,514.38 × 599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.35x = 908,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,587.87/1,097.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.99

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