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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098, 1,515.51 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098, 1,515.51 and 632.52 is: 873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098 : 1,515.51 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098/1,515.51 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098x = 1,515.51 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098x = 958,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,590.39/1,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.03

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