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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.90, 1,628.55 and 598.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.90, 1,628.55 and 598.90 is: 899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.90 : 1,628.55 = 598.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.90/1,628.55 = 598.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.90x = 1,628.55 × 598.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.90x = 975,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,338.60/1,084.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.01

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