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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.70, 1,935.50 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.70, 1,935.50 and 598.24 is: 896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.70 : 1,935.50 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.70/1,935.50 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.70x = 1,935.50 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.70x = 1,157,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,882.06/1,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.40

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