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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.70, 2,284.25 and 598.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.70, 2,284.25 and 598.39 is: 897.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.70 : 2,284.25 = 598.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.70/2,284.25 = 598.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.70x = 2,284.25 × 598.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.70x = 1,366,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,872.36/1,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.66

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