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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.84, 1,599.60 and 598.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.84, 1,599.60 and 598.22 is: 896.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.84 : 1,599.60 = 598.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.84/1,599.60 = 598.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.84x = 1,599.60 × 598.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.84x = 956,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,912.71/1,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.12

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