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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.96, 1,776.33 and 598.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.96, 1,776.33 and 598.67 is: 898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.96 : 1,776.33 = 598.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.96/1,776.33 = 598.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.96x = 1,776.33 × 598.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.96x = 1,063,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,435.48/1,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.20

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