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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.33, 1,511.55 and 597.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.33, 1,511.55 and 597.98 is: 825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.33 : 1,511.55 = 597.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.33/1,511.55 = 597.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.33x = 1,511.55 × 597.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.33x = 903,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,876.67/1,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.21

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