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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.86, 1,517.67 and 627.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.86, 1,517.67 and 627.81 is: 866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.86 : 1,517.67 = 627.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.86/1,517.67 = 627.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.86x = 1,517.67 × 627.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.86x = 952,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,808.40/1,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.30

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