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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.46, 2,205.51 and 899.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.46, 2,205.51 and 899.58 is: 1,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.46 : 2,205.51 = 899.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.46/2,205.51 = 899.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.46x = 2,205.51 × 899.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.46x = 1,984,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,032.69/1,598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.22

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