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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.67, 1,512.03 and 598.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.67, 1,512.03 and 598.31 is: 825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.67 : 1,512.03 = 598.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.67/1,512.03 = 598.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.67x = 1,512.03 × 598.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.67x = 904,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,655.11/1,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.66

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