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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.38, 1,515.83 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.38, 1,515.83 and 632.66 is: 873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.38 : 1,515.83 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.38/1,515.83 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.38x = 1,515.83 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.38x = 959,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,005.01/1,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.11

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