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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.04, 1,516.68 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.04, 1,516.68 and 601.68 is: 830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.04 : 1,516.68 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.04/1,516.68 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.04x = 1,516.68 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.04x = 912,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,556.02/1,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.32

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