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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.69, 1,626.74 and 598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.69, 1,626.74 and 598.26 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.69 : 1,626.74 = 598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.69/1,626.74 = 598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.69x = 1,626.74 × 598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.69x = 973,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,210.48/1,086.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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