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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.07, 1,512.51 and 598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.07, 1,512.51 and 598.68 is: 826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.07 : 1,512.51 = 598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.07/1,512.51 = 598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.07x = 1,512.51 × 598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.07x = 905,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,509.49/1,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.15

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