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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.44, 1,514.10 and 598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.44, 1,514.10 and 598.76 is: 897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.44 : 1,514.10 = 598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.44/1,514.10 = 598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.44x = 1,514.10 × 598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.44x = 906,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,574.95/1,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.21

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