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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.13, 2,397.33 and 1,168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.13, 2,397.33 and 1,168.02 is: 1,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.13 : 2,397.33 = 1,168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.13/2,397.33 = 1,168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.13x = 2,397.33 × 1,168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.13x = 2,800,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,129.39/1,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.13

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