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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.59, 2,207.14 and 1,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.59, 2,207.14 and 1,001.33 is: 1,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.59 : 2,207.14 = 1,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.59/2,207.14 = 1,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.59x = 2,207.14 × 1,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.59x = 2,210,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,072.20/1,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.51

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