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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.22, 1,554.21 and 598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.22, 1,554.21 and 598.26 is: 896.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.22 : 1,554.21 = 598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.22/1,554.21 = 598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.22x = 1,554.21 × 598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.22x = 929,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,821.67/1,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.46

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