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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.09, 1,884.14 and 598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.09, 1,884.14 and 598.02 is: 897.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.09 : 1,884.14 = 598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.09/1,884.14 = 598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.09x = 1,884.14 × 598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.09x = 1,126,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,750.41/1,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.03

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