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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.84, 1,626.92 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.84, 1,626.92 and 599.22 is: 897.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.84 : 1,626.92 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.84/1,626.92 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.84x = 1,626.92 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.84x = 974,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,883.00/1,085.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.81

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