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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.90, 1,513.95 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.90, 1,513.95 and 598.60 is: 897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.90 : 1,513.95 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.90/1,513.95 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.90x = 1,513.95 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.90x = 906,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,250.47/1,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.37

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