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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.02, 1,516.83 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.02, 1,516.83 and 627 is: 865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.02 : 1,516.83 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.02/1,516.83 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.02x = 1,516.83 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.02x = 951,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,052.41/1,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.36

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