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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.15, 1,520.96 and 597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.15, 1,520.96 and 597.99 is: 825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.15 : 1,520.96 = 597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.15/1,520.96 = 597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.15x = 1,520.96 × 597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.15x = 909,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,527.84/1,102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.23

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