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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.52, 1,517.34 and 602.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.52, 1,517.34 and 602.17 is: 831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.52 : 1,517.34 = 602.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.52/1,517.34 = 602.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.52x = 1,517.34 × 602.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.52x = 913,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,695.09/1,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.00

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