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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.31, 2,397.87 and 674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.31, 2,397.87 and 674.37 is: 1,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.31 : 2,397.87 = 674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.31/2,397.87 = 674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.31x = 2,397.87 × 674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.31x = 1,617,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,051.59/1,598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.73

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