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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.06, 2,359.30 and 598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.06, 2,359.30 and 598.84 is: 898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.06 : 2,359.30 = 598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.06/2,359.30 = 598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.06x = 2,359.30 × 598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.06x = 1,412,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,843.21/1,573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.15

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