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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.79, 1,952.80 and 598.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.79, 1,952.80 and 598.99 is: 898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.79 : 1,952.80 = 598.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.79/1,952.80 = 598.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.79x = 1,952.80 × 598.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.79x = 1,169,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,701.29/1,301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.53

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