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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.24, 1,515.12 and 632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.24, 1,515.12 and 632.16 is: 872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.24 : 1,515.12 = 632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.24/1,515.12 = 632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.24x = 1,515.12 × 632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.24x = 957,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,798.26/1,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.12

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