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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.50, 2,396.22 and 818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.50, 2,396.22 and 818.20 is: 1,226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.50 : 2,396.22 = 818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.50/2,396.22 = 818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.50x = 2,396.22 × 818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.50x = 1,960,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,587.20/1,598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.52

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