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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.80, 2,196.24 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.80, 2,196.24 and 598.24 is: 896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.80 : 2,196.24 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.80/2,196.24 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.80x = 2,196.24 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.80x = 1,313,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,878.62/1,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.97

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