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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.43, 1,517.23 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.43, 1,517.23 and 602.12 is: 830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.43 : 1,517.23 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.43/1,517.23 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.43x = 1,517.23 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.43x = 913,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,545.44/1,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.93

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