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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.73, 1,517.67 and 602.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.73, 1,517.67 and 602.39 is: 831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.73 : 1,517.67 = 602.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.73/1,517.67 = 602.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.73x = 1,517.67 × 602.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.73x = 914,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,233.03/1,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.32

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