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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.42, 1,517.34 and 633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.42, 1,517.34 and 633.67 is: 874.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.42 : 1,517.34 = 633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.42/1,517.34 = 633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.42x = 1,517.34 × 633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.42x = 961,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,492.84/1,099.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.55

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