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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.48, 1,628.40 and 598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.48, 1,628.40 and 598.80 is: 897.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.48 : 1,628.40 = 598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.48/1,628.40 = 598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.48x = 1,628.40 × 598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.48x = 975,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,085.92/1,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.47

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