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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.24, 1,516.93 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.24, 1,516.93 and 601.88 is: 830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.24 : 1,516.93 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.24/1,516.93 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.24x = 1,516.93 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.24x = 913,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,000.74/1,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.58

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