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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.57, 1,514.61 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.57, 1,514.61 and 600.18 is: 828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.57 : 1,514.61 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.57/1,514.61 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.57x = 1,514.61 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.57x = 909,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,038.63/1,097.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.23

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