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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.69, 1,774.65 and 598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.69, 1,774.65 and 598.88 is: 897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.69 : 1,774.65 = 598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.69/1,774.65 = 598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.69x = 1,774.65 × 598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.69x = 1,062,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,802.39/1,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.11

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