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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.42, 1,885.15 and 598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.42, 1,885.15 and 598.96 is: 897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.42 : 1,885.15 = 598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.42/1,885.15 = 598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.42x = 1,885.15 × 598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.42x = 1,129,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,117.02/1,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.96

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