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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.60, 1,515.36 and 836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.60, 1,515.36 and 836.16 is: 1,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.60 : 1,515.36 = 836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.60/1,515.36 = 836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.60x = 1,515.36 × 836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.60x = 1,267,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,083.42/1,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.36

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