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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.26, 1,628.34 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.26, 1,628.34 and 598.65 is: 898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.26 : 1,628.34 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.26/1,628.34 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.26x = 1,628.34 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.26x = 974,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,805.74/1,085.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.23

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