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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.42, 2,397.97 and 905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.42, 2,397.97 and 905.42 is: 1,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.42 : 2,397.97 = 905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.42/2,397.97 = 905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.42x = 2,397.97 × 905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.42x = 2,171,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,170.00/1,598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.32

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