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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.80, 1,517.51 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.80, 1,517.51 and 633.96 is: 874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.80 : 1,517.51 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.80/1,517.51 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.80x = 1,517.51 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.80x = 962,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,042.22/1,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.74

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