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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.49, 2,205.72 and 935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.49, 2,205.72 and 935.19 is: 1,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.49 : 2,205.72 = 935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.49/2,205.72 = 935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.49x = 2,205.72 × 935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.49x = 2,062,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,767.29/1,598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.45

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