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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.25, 1,516.97 and 633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.25, 1,516.97 and 633.50 is: 874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.25 : 1,516.97 = 633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.25/1,516.97 = 633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.25x = 1,516.97 × 633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.25x = 960,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,997.33/1,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.23

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