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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.28, 2,394.59 and 1,110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.28, 2,394.59 and 1,110.39 is: 1,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.28 : 2,394.59 = 1,110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.28/2,394.59 = 1,110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.28x = 2,394.59 × 1,110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.28x = 2,658,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,923.24/1,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.62

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