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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.37, 1,515.76 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.37, 1,515.76 and 601.02 is: 829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.37 : 1,515.76 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.37/1,515.76 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.37x = 1,515.76 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.37x = 911,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,002.08/1,098.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.41

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