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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.40, 1,514.46 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.40, 1,514.46 and 600.09 is: 828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.40 : 1,514.46 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.40/1,514.46 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.40x = 1,514.46 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.40x = 908,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,812.30/1,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.15

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