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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.78, 1,720.38 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.78, 1,720.38 and 598.62 is: 898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.78 : 1,720.38 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.78/1,720.38 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.78x = 1,720.38 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.78x = 1,029,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,853.88/1,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.04

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