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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.13, 1,546.97 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.13, 1,546.97 and 598.59 is: 898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.13 : 1,546.97 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.13/1,546.97 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.13x = 1,546.97 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.13x = 925,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,997.78/1,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.04

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