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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.05, 2,393.88 and 1,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.05, 2,393.88 and 1,269.54 is: 1,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.05 : 2,393.88 = 1,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.05/2,393.88 = 1,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.05x = 2,393.88 × 1,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.05x = 3,039,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,135.57/1,598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.78

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