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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.34, 1,511.56 and 598.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.34, 1,511.56 and 598.00 is: 825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.34 : 1,511.56 = 598.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.34/1,511.56 = 598.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.34x = 1,511.56 × 598.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.34x = 903,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,911.00/1,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.23

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