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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.63, 1,514.72 and 600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.63, 1,514.72 and 600.27 is: 828.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.63 : 1,514.72 = 600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.63/1,514.72 = 600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.63x = 1,514.72 × 600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.63x = 909,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,240.97/1,097.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.37

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