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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.92, 1,512.37 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.92, 1,512.37 and 598.59 is: 826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.92 : 1,512.37 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.92/1,512.37 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.92x = 1,512.37 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.92x = 905,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,288.06/1,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.05

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