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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.77, 1,517.49 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.77, 1,517.49 and 627.45 is: 865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.77 : 1,517.49 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.77/1,517.49 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.77x = 1,517.49 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.77x = 952,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,149.10/1,099.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.77

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