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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.68, 1,516.14 and 601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.68, 1,516.14 and 601.31 is: 829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.68 : 1,516.14 = 601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.68/1,516.14 = 601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.68x = 1,516.14 × 601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.68x = 911,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,662.56/1,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.78

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