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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.17, 1,515.47 and 600.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.17, 1,515.47 and 600.81 is: 829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.17 : 1,515.47 = 600.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.17/1,515.47 = 600.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.17x = 1,515.47 × 600.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.17x = 910,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,506.53/1,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.11

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