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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.35, 1,517.12 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.35, 1,517.12 and 602.01 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.35 : 1,517.12 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.35/1,517.12 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.35x = 1,517.12 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.35x = 913,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,321.41/1,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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