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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.61, 1,517.47 and 602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.61, 1,517.47 and 602.29 is: 831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.61 : 1,517.47 = 602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.61/1,517.47 = 602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.61x = 1,517.47 × 602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.61x = 913,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,951.71/1,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.16

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