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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.34, 1,517.01 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.34, 1,517.01 and 627.32 is: 865.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.34 : 1,517.01 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.34/1,517.01 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.34x = 1,517.01 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.34x = 951,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,643.13/1,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.65

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