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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.90, 1,590.79 and 598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.90, 1,590.79 and 598.27 is: 896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.90 : 1,590.79 = 598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.90/1,590.79 = 598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.90x = 1,590.79 × 598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.90x = 951,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,721.93/1,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.24

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