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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.29, 1,517.17 and 627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.29, 1,517.17 and 627.10 is: 865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.29 : 1,517.17 = 627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.29/1,517.17 = 627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.29x = 1,517.17 × 627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.29x = 951,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,411.95/1,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.48

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