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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.27, 1,515.57 and 600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.27, 1,515.57 and 600.92 is: 829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.27 : 1,515.57 = 600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.27/1,515.57 = 600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.27x = 1,515.57 × 600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.27x = 910,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,728.75/1,098.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.24

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