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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.28, 1,515.58 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.28, 1,515.58 and 632.52 is: 872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.28 : 1,515.58 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.28/1,515.58 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.28x = 1,515.58 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.28x = 958,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,634.66/1,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.85

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