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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.58, 2,397.87 and 732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.58, 2,397.87 and 732.89 is: 1,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.58 : 2,397.87 = 732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.58/2,397.87 = 732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.58x = 2,397.87 × 732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.58x = 1,757,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,374.94/1,598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.34

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