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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.03, 1,515.18 and 600.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.03, 1,515.18 and 600.67 is: 828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.03 : 1,515.18 = 600.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.03/1,515.18 = 600.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.03x = 1,515.18 × 600.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.03x = 910,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,123.17/1,098.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.87

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