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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.56, 1,885.08 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.56, 1,885.08 and 598.28 is: 896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.56 : 1,885.08 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.56/1,885.08 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.56x = 1,885.08 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.56x = 1,127,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,805.66/1,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.82

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