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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.38, 1,514.34 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.38, 1,514.34 and 600 is: 827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.38 : 1,514.34 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.38/1,514.34 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.38x = 1,514.34 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.38x = 908,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,604/1,097.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.98

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