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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.66, 1,511.99 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.66, 1,511.99 and 598.28 is: 825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.66 : 1,511.99 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.66/1,511.99 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.66x = 1,511.99 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.66x = 904,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,594.17/1,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.62

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