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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.74, 1,404.50 and 597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.74, 1,404.50 and 597.99 is: 825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.74 : 1,404.50 = 597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.74/1,404.50 = 597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.74x = 1,404.50 × 597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.74x = 839,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,876.96/1,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.24

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