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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.42, 1,511.71 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.42, 1,511.71 and 598.08 is: 825.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.42 : 1,511.71 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.42/1,511.71 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.42x = 1,511.71 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.42x = 904,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,123.52/1,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.37

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