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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754, 2,630.17 and 598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754, 2,630.17 and 598.94 is: 898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754 : 2,630.17 = 598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754/2,630.17 = 598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754x = 2,630.17 × 598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754x = 1,575,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,314.02/1,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.13

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