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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.89, 1,516.50 and 601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.89, 1,516.50 and 601.55 is: 830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.89 : 1,516.50 = 601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.89/1,516.50 = 601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.89x = 1,516.50 × 601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.89x = 912,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,250.58/1,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.16

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