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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.49, 2,394.27 and 775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.49, 2,394.27 and 775.04 is: 1,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.49 : 2,394.27 = 775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.49/2,394.27 = 775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.49x = 2,394.27 × 775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.49x = 1,855,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,655.02/1,598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.88

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