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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.76, 2,360.12 and 598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.76, 2,360.12 and 598.96 is: 898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.76 : 2,360.12 = 598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.76/2,360.12 = 598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.76x = 2,360.12 × 598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.76x = 1,413,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,617.48/1,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.81

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