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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.05, 2,396.39 and 557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.05, 2,396.39 and 557.74 is: 836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.05 : 2,396.39 = 557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.05/2,396.39 = 557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.05x = 2,396.39 × 557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.05x = 1,336,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,553.78/1,598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.37

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