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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.48, 1,517.42 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.48, 1,517.42 and 633.88 is: 874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.48 : 1,517.42 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.48/1,517.42 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.48x = 1,517.42 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.48x = 961,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,862.19/1,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.83

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