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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.99, 1,512.45 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.99, 1,512.45 and 598.62 is: 826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.99 : 1,512.45 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.99/1,512.45 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.99x = 1,512.45 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.99x = 905,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,382.82/1,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.09

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