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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.46, 2,050.02 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.46, 2,050.02 and 598.50 is: 897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.46 : 2,050.02 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.46/2,050.02 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.46x = 2,050.02 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.46x = 1,226,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,936.97/1,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.24

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