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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.76, 1,994.64 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.76, 1,994.64 and 598.60 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.76 : 1,994.64 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.76/1,994.64 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.76x = 1,994.64 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.76x = 1,193,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,991.50/1,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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