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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.24, 1,517.26 and 679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.24, 1,517.26 and 679.62 is: 938.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.24 : 1,517.26 = 679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.24/1,517.26 = 679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.24x = 1,517.26 × 679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.24x = 1,031,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,160.24/1,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.07

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