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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.22, 2,204.69 and 934.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.22, 2,204.69 and 934.97 is: 1,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.22 : 2,204.69 = 934.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.22/2,204.69 = 934.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.22x = 2,204.69 × 934.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.22x = 2,061,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,303.31/1,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.75

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