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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.98, 1,517.99 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.98, 1,517.99 and 602.63 is: 831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.98 : 1,517.99 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.98/1,517.99 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.98x = 1,517.99 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.98x = 914,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,775.71/1,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.63

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