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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.36, 1,676.54 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.36, 1,676.54 and 597.96 is: 896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.36 : 1,676.54 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.36/1,676.54 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.36x = 1,676.54 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.36x = 1,002,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,503.86/1,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.41

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