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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.39, 1,514.33 and 599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.39, 1,514.33 and 599.93 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.39 : 1,514.33 = 599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.39/1,514.33 = 599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.39x = 1,514.33 × 599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.39x = 908,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,485.93/1,097.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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