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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.99, 1,516.58 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.99, 1,516.58 and 601.60 is: 830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.99 : 1,516.58 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.99/1,516.58 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.99x = 1,516.58 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.99x = 912,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,374.53/1,098.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.19

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