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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.26, 2,394.87 and 623.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.26, 2,394.87 and 623.83 is: 934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.26 : 2,394.87 = 623.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.26/2,394.87 = 623.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.26x = 2,394.87 × 623.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.26x = 1,493,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,991.75/1,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.76

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