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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.54, 1,517.39 and 627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.54, 1,517.39 and 627.49 is: 865.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.54 : 1,517.39 = 627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.54/1,517.39 = 627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.54x = 1,517.39 × 627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.54x = 952,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,147.05/1,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.95

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