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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.54, 1,517.51 and 627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.54, 1,517.51 and 627.34 is: 865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.54 : 1,517.51 = 627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.54/1,517.51 = 627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.54x = 1,517.51 × 627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.54x = 951,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,994.72/1,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.81

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