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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.13, 2,396.25 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.13, 2,396.25 and 623.09 is: 934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.13 : 2,396.25 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.13/2,396.25 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.13x = 2,396.25 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.13x = 1,493,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,085.40/1,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.27

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