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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.90, 1,627.65 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.90, 1,627.65 and 599.30 is: 898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.90 : 1,627.65 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.90/1,627.65 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.90x = 1,627.65 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.90x = 975,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,450.65/1,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.29

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