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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.22, 1,516.95 and 627.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.22, 1,516.95 and 627.19 is: 865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.22 : 1,516.95 = 627.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.22/1,516.95 = 627.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.22x = 1,516.95 × 627.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.22x = 951,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,408.29/1,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.53

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