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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.38, 1,511.63 and 598.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.38, 1,511.63 and 598.01 is: 825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.38 : 1,511.63 = 598.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.38/1,511.63 = 598.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.38x = 1,511.63 × 598.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.38x = 903,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,966.87/1,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.25

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