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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.53, 1,513.13 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.53, 1,513.13 and 599.18 is: 826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.53 : 1,513.13 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.53/1,513.13 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.53x = 1,513.13 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.53x = 906,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,626.67/1,096.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.82

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