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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.96, 1,630.44 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.96, 1,630.44 and 599.88 is: 899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.96 : 1,630.44 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.96/1,630.44 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.96x = 1,630.44 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.96x = 978,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,068.35/1,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.82

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