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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.36, 1,511.63 and 598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.36, 1,511.63 and 598.02 is: 825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.36 : 1,511.63 = 598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.36/1,511.63 = 598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.36x = 1,511.63 × 598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.36x = 903,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,984.97/1,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.29

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