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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.38, 1,515.83 and 632.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.38, 1,515.83 and 632.63 is: 873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.38 : 1,515.83 = 632.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.38/1,515.83 = 632.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.38x = 1,515.83 × 632.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.38x = 958,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,948.79/1,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.06

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