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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.55, 1,517.52 and 633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.55, 1,517.52 and 633.89 is: 874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.55 : 1,517.52 = 633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.55/1,517.52 = 633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.55x = 1,517.52 × 633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.55x = 961,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,933.17/1,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.85

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