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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.63, 1,514.73 and 600.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.63, 1,514.73 and 600.29 is: 828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.63 : 1,514.73 = 600.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.63/1,514.73 = 600.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.63x = 1,514.73 × 600.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.63x = 909,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,277.63/1,097.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.40

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