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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.51, 1,404.21 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.51, 1,404.21 and 597.88 is: 825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.51 : 1,404.21 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.51/1,404.21 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.51x = 1,404.21 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.51x = 839,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,549.07/1,017.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.10

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