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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.86, 1,512.32 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.86, 1,512.32 and 598.52 is: 825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.86 : 1,512.32 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.86/1,512.32 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.86x = 1,512.32 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.86x = 905,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,153.77/1,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.98

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