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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.51, 1,511.81 and 598.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.51, 1,511.81 and 598.17 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.51 : 1,511.81 = 598.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.51/1,511.81 = 598.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.51x = 1,511.81 × 598.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.51x = 904,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,319.39/1,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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