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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.26, 1,511.43 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.26, 1,511.43 and 597.88 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.26 : 1,511.43 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.26/1,511.43 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.26x = 1,511.43 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.26x = 903,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,653.42/1,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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