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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.33, 2,206.70 and 1,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.33, 2,206.70 and 1,095.03 is: 1,511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.33 : 2,206.70 = 1,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.33/2,206.70 = 1,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.33x = 2,206.70 × 1,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.33x = 2,416,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,405.44/1,598.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.84

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