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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.91, 2,360.43 and 598.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.91, 2,360.43 and 598.99 is: 898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.91 : 2,360.43 = 598.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.91/2,360.43 = 598.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.91x = 2,360.43 × 598.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.91x = 1,413,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,866.57/1,572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.89

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