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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.04, 1,516.64 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.04, 1,516.64 and 633.36 is: 874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.04 : 1,516.64 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.04/1,516.64 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.04x = 1,516.64 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.04x = 960,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,579.11/1,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.02

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