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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.26, 1,719.66 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.26, 1,719.66 and 598.16 is: 897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.26 : 1,719.66 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.26/1,719.66 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.26x = 1,719.66 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.26x = 1,028,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,631.83/1,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.38

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