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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.16, 1,516.83 and 601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.16, 1,516.83 and 601.79 is: 830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.16 : 1,516.83 = 601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.16/1,516.83 = 601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.16x = 1,516.83 × 601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.16x = 912,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,813.13/1,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.46

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