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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.18, 1,515.62 and 613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.18, 1,515.62 and 613.16 is: 846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.18 : 1,515.62 = 613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.18/1,515.62 = 613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.18x = 1,515.62 × 613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.18x = 929,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,306.92/1,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.22

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