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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.44, 1,517.17 and 601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.44, 1,517.17 and 601.99 is: 830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.44 : 1,517.17 = 601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.44/1,517.17 = 601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.44x = 1,517.17 × 601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.44x = 913,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,315.87/1,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.71

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