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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.42, 1,515.96 and 632.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.42, 1,515.96 and 632.67 is: 873.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.42 : 1,515.96 = 632.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.42/1,515.96 = 632.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.42x = 1,515.96 × 632.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.42x = 959,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,102.41/1,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.17

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