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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.14, 1,516.77 and 601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.14, 1,516.77 and 601.77 is: 830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.14 : 1,516.77 = 601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.14/1,516.77 = 601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.14x = 1,516.77 × 601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.14x = 912,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,753.50/1,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.42

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