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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.60, 2,747.70 and 598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.60, 2,747.70 and 598.74 is: 898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.60 : 2,747.70 = 598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.60/2,747.70 = 598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.60x = 2,747.70 × 598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.60x = 1,645,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,157.90/1,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.21

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