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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.26, 1,521.44 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.26, 1,521.44 and 598.52 is: 896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.26 : 1,521.44 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.26/1,521.44 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.26x = 1,521.44 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.26x = 910,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,612.27/1,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.04

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