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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.23, 1,628.92 and 598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.23, 1,628.92 and 598.51 is: 898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.23 : 1,628.92 = 598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.23/1,628.92 = 598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.23x = 1,628.92 × 598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.23x = 974,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,916.76/1,085.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.35

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