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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.19, 1,513.73 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.19, 1,513.73 and 598.50 is: 896.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.19 : 1,513.73 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.19/1,513.73 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.19x = 1,513.73 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.19x = 905,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,968.20/1,010.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.83

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