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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.85, 1,404.45 and 598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.85, 1,404.45 and 598.27 is: 825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.85 : 1,404.45 = 598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.85/1,404.45 = 598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.85x = 1,404.45 × 598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.85x = 840,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,240.30/1,017.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.51

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