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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.24, 2,395.66 and 775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.24, 2,395.66 and 775.39 is: 1,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.24 : 2,395.66 = 775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.24/2,395.66 = 775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.24x = 2,395.66 × 775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.24x = 1,857,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,570.81/1,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.26

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