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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.78, 1,546.68 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.78, 1,546.68 and 598.62 is: 896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.78 : 1,546.68 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.78/1,546.68 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.78x = 1,546.68 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.78x = 925,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,873.58/1,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.49

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