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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.34, 1,515.74 and 601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.34, 1,515.74 and 601.01 is: 829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.34 : 1,515.74 = 601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.34/1,515.74 = 601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.34x = 1,515.74 × 601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.34x = 910,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,973.38/1,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.41

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