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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.42, 1,514.42 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.42, 1,514.42 and 600.05 is: 828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.42 : 1,514.42 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.42/1,514.42 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.42x = 1,514.42 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.42x = 908,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,725.44/1,097.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.06

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