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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.11, 1,512.68 and 598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.11, 1,512.68 and 598.73 is: 826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.11 : 1,512.68 = 598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.11/1,512.68 = 598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.11x = 1,512.68 × 598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.11x = 905,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,686.90/1,096.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.27

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