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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.22, 2,394.84 and 1,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.22, 2,394.84 and 1,250.70 is: 1,874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.22 : 2,394.84 = 1,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.22/2,394.84 = 1,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.22x = 2,394.84 × 1,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.22x = 2,995,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,226.39/1,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.10

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