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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.85, 1,775.18 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.85, 1,775.18 and 598.43 is: 898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.85 : 1,775.18 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.85/1,775.18 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.85x = 1,775.18 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.85x = 1,062,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,326.90/1,182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.11

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