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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.45, 1,515.36 and 632.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.45, 1,515.36 and 632.43 is: 872.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.45 : 1,515.36 = 632.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.45/1,515.36 = 632.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.45x = 1,515.36 × 632.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.45x = 958,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,359.12/1,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.46

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