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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.66, 2,397.98 and 625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.66, 2,397.98 and 625.44 is: 938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.66 : 2,397.98 = 625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.66/2,397.98 = 625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.66x = 2,397.98 × 625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.66x = 1,499,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,792.61/1,598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.16

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