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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.23, 1,516.95 and 601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.23, 1,516.95 and 601.89 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.23 : 1,516.95 = 601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.23/1,516.95 = 601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.23x = 1,516.95 × 601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.23x = 913,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,037.04/1,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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