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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.46, 1,514.52 and 600.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.46, 1,514.52 and 600.15 is: 828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.46 : 1,514.52 = 600.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.46/1,514.52 = 600.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.46x = 1,514.52 × 600.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.46x = 908,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,935.90/1,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.22

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