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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.32, 1,517.04 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.32, 1,517.04 and 627.20 is: 865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.32 : 1,517.04 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.32/1,517.04 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.32x = 1,517.04 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.32x = 951,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,479.90/1,099.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.52

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