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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.75, 1,775.21 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.75, 1,775.21 and 598.16 is: 897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.75 : 1,775.21 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.75/1,775.21 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.75x = 1,775.21 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.75x = 1,061,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,865.55/1,182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.80

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