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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.89, 1,517.94 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.89, 1,517.94 and 627.80 is: 866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.89 : 1,517.94 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.89/1,517.94 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.89x = 1,517.94 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.89x = 952,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,955.14/1,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.41

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