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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.12, 1,517.08 and 633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.12, 1,517.08 and 633.44 is: 874.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.12 : 1,517.08 = 633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.12/1,517.08 = 633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.12x = 1,517.08 × 633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.12x = 960,979.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,979.16/1,099.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.32

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