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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.12, 1,629.18 and 598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.12, 1,629.18 and 598.95 is: 898.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.12 : 1,629.18 = 598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.12/1,629.18 = 598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.12x = 1,629.18 × 598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.12x = 975,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,797.36/1,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.43

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