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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.94, 1,517.90 and 602.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.94, 1,517.90 and 602.57 is: 831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.94 : 1,517.90 = 602.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.94/1,517.90 = 602.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.94x = 1,517.90 × 602.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.94x = 914,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,641.78/1,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.54

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