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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.48, 1,517.62 and 634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.48, 1,517.62 and 634.04 is: 875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.48 : 1,517.62 = 634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.48/1,517.62 = 634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.48x = 1,517.62 × 634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.48x = 962,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,231.78/1,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.17

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