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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.80, 1,512.25 and 598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.80, 1,512.25 and 598.46 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.80 : 1,512.25 = 598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.80/1,512.25 = 598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.80x = 1,512.25 × 598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.80x = 905,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,021.14/1,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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