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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.68, 1,514.81 and 600.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.68, 1,514.81 and 600.29 is: 828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.68 : 1,514.81 = 600.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.68/1,514.81 = 600.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.68x = 1,514.81 × 600.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.68x = 909,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,330.58/1,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.41

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