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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.63, 1,515.98 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.63, 1,515.98 and 601.22 is: 829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.63 : 1,515.98 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.63/1,515.98 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.63x = 1,515.98 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.63x = 911,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,442.79/1,098.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.62

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