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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.55, 1,517.42 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.55, 1,517.42 and 602.22 is: 831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.55 : 1,517.42 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.55/1,517.42 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.55x = 1,517.42 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.55x = 913,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,820.67/1,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.09

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