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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.42, 1,517.14 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.42, 1,517.14 and 602.03 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.42 : 1,517.14 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.42/1,517.14 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.42x = 1,517.14 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.42x = 913,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,363.79/1,099.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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