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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.50, 1,515.93 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.50, 1,515.93 and 632.75 is: 873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.50 : 1,515.93 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.50/1,515.93 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.50x = 1,515.93 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.50x = 959,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,204.71/1,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.20

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