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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.48, 1,517.30 and 602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.48, 1,517.30 and 602.14 is: 830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.48 : 1,517.30 = 602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.48/1,517.30 = 602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.48x = 1,517.30 × 602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.48x = 913,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,627.02/1,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.96

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