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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.90, 1,512.28 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.90, 1,512.28 and 598.44 is: 825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.90 : 1,512.28 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.90/1,512.28 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.90x = 1,512.28 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.90x = 905,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,009.59/1,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.82

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