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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.22, 2,398.70 and 625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.22, 2,398.70 and 625 is: 938.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.22 : 2,398.70 = 625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.22/2,398.70 = 625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.22x = 2,398.70 × 625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.22x = 1,499,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,187.50/1,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.04

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