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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.86, 1,512.25 and 598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.86, 1,512.25 and 598.49 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.86 : 1,512.25 = 598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.86/1,512.25 = 598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.86x = 1,512.25 × 598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.86x = 905,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,070.74/1,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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