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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.65, 1,517.51 and 602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.65, 1,517.51 and 602.32 is: 831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.65 : 1,517.51 = 602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.65/1,517.51 = 602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.65x = 1,517.51 × 602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.65x = 914,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,028.13/1,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.20

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