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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.42, 2,206.69 and 1,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.42, 2,206.69 and 1,121.34 is: 1,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.42 : 2,206.69 = 1,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.42/2,206.69 = 1,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.42x = 2,206.69 × 1,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.42x = 2,474,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,449.76/1,598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.06

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