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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.92, 1,590.12 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.92, 1,590.12 and 598.50 is: 897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.92 : 1,590.12 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.92/1,590.12 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.92x = 1,590.12 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.92x = 951,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,686.82/1,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.04

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