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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.09, 1,516.57 and 633.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.09, 1,516.57 and 633.25 is: 873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.09 : 1,516.57 = 633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.09/1,516.57 = 633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.09x = 1,516.57 × 633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.09x = 960,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,367.95/1,099.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.78

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