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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.18, 1,994.46 and 598.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.18, 1,994.46 and 598.75 is: 897.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.18 : 1,994.46 = 598.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.18/1,994.46 = 598.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.18x = 1,994.46 × 598.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.18x = 1,194,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,182.93/1,330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.76

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