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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.04, 1,993.55 and 598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.04, 1,993.55 and 598.10 is: 897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.04 : 1,993.55 = 598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.04/1,993.55 = 598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.04x = 1,993.55 × 598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.04x = 1,192,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,342.26/1,329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.15

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