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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.22, 1,516.85 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.22, 1,516.85 and 633.30 is: 873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.22 : 1,516.85 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.22/1,516.85 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.22x = 1,516.85 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.22x = 960,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,621.11/1,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.91

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