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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.38, 1,677.07 and 598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.38, 1,677.07 and 598.27 is: 897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.38 : 1,677.07 = 598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.38/1,677.07 = 598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.38x = 1,677.07 × 598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.38x = 1,003,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,334.98/1,118.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.13

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