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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.99, 1,517.97 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.99, 1,517.97 and 602.62 is: 831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.99 : 1,517.97 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.99/1,517.97 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.99x = 1,517.97 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.99x = 914,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,748.48/1,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.60

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