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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.41, 1,511.70 and 598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.41, 1,511.70 and 598.09 is: 825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.41 : 1,511.70 = 598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.41/1,511.70 = 598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.41x = 1,511.70 × 598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.41x = 904,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,127.38/1,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.38

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