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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.43, 1,515.82 and 601.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.43, 1,515.82 and 601.07 is: 829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.43 : 1,515.82 = 601.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.43/1,515.82 = 601.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.43x = 1,515.82 × 601.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.43x = 911,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,113.93/1,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.47

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