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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.36, 1,511.59 and 598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.36, 1,511.59 and 598 is: 825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.36 : 1,511.59 = 598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.36/1,511.59 = 598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.36x = 1,511.59 × 598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.36x = 903,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,930.82/1,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.24

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