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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.61, 1,511.99 and 598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.61, 1,511.99 and 598.23 is: 825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.61 : 1,511.99 = 598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.61/1,511.99 = 598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.61x = 1,511.99 × 598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.61x = 904,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,517.78/1,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.58

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