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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.56, 1,516.02 and 632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.56, 1,516.02 and 632.81 is: 873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.56 : 1,516.02 = 632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.56/1,516.02 = 632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.56x = 1,516.02 × 632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.56x = 959,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,354.03/1,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.28

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