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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.92, 1,517.88 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.92, 1,517.88 and 602.56 is: 831.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.92 : 1,517.88 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.92/1,517.88 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.92x = 1,517.88 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.92x = 914,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,607.69/1,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.52

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