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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.05, 1,516.73 and 601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.05, 1,516.73 and 601.73 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.05 : 1,516.73 = 601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.05/1,516.73 = 601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.05x = 1,516.73 × 601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.05x = 912,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,654.36/1,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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