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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.11, 1,515.33 and 804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.11, 1,515.33 and 804.62 is: 1,110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.11 : 1,515.33 = 804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.11/1,515.33 = 804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.11x = 1,515.33 × 804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.11x = 1,219,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,257.25/1,098.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.33

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