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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.26, 2,205.48 and 935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.26, 2,205.48 and 935.14 is: 1,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.26 : 2,205.48 = 935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.26/2,205.48 = 935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.26x = 2,205.48 × 935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.26x = 2,062,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,432.57/1,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.42

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