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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.99, 2,358.29 and 598.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.99, 2,358.29 and 598.01 is: 897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.99 : 2,358.29 = 598.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.99/2,358.29 = 598.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.99x = 2,358.29 × 598.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.99x = 1,410,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,283.91/1,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.14

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