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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.52, 2,396.84 and 949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.52, 2,396.84 and 949.70 is: 1,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.52 : 2,396.84 = 949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.52/2,396.84 = 949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.52x = 2,396.84 × 949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.52x = 2,276,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,278.95/1,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.99

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