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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.13, 2,206.44 and 1,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.13, 2,206.44 and 1,304.10 is: 1,800.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.13 : 2,206.44 = 1,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.13/2,206.44 = 1,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.13x = 2,206.44 × 1,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.13x = 2,877,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,418.40/1,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.49

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