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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.88, 1,872.18 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.88, 1,872.18 and 598.62 is: 898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.88 : 1,872.18 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.88/1,872.18 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.88x = 1,872.18 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.88x = 1,120,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,724.39/1,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.10

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