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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.02, 2,977.64 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.02, 2,977.64 and 598.32 is: 897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.02 : 2,977.64 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.02/2,977.64 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.02x = 2,977.64 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.02x = 1,781,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,581.56/1,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.51

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