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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.18, 1,676.66 and 598.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.18, 1,676.66 and 598.87 is: 896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.18 : 1,676.66 = 598.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.18/1,676.66 = 598.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.18x = 1,676.66 × 598.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.18x = 1,004,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,102.87/1,120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.38

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