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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.46, 1,515.81 and 601.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.46, 1,515.81 and 601.00 is: 829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.46 : 1,515.81 = 601.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.46/1,515.81 = 601.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.46x = 1,515.81 × 601.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.46x = 911,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,006.68/1,098.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.35

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