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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.98, 1,626.36 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.98, 1,626.36 and 597 is: 894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.98 : 1,626.36 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.98/1,626.36 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.98x = 1,626.36 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.98x = 970,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,936.92/1,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.89

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