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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.70, 1,517.61 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.70, 1,517.61 and 602.33 is: 831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.70 : 1,517.61 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.70/1,517.61 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.70x = 1,517.61 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.70x = 914,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,103.57/1,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.23

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