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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.14, 1,516.77 and 633.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.14, 1,516.77 and 633.39 is: 874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.14 : 1,516.77 = 633.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.14/1,516.77 = 633.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.14x = 1,516.77 × 633.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.14x = 960,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,706.95/1,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.05

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