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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.16, 2,396.69 and 611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.16, 2,396.69 and 611.25 is: 916.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.16 : 2,396.69 = 611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.16/2,396.69 = 611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.16x = 2,396.69 × 611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.16x = 1,464,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,967.01/1,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.66

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