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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.54, 2,395.81 and 856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.54, 2,395.81 and 856.32 is: 1,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.54 : 2,395.81 = 856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.54/2,395.81 = 856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.54x = 2,395.81 × 856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.54x = 2,051,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,574.51/1,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.40

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