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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.67, 2,398.68 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.67, 2,398.68 and 624.51 is: 937.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.67 : 2,398.68 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.67/2,398.68 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.67x = 2,398.68 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.67x = 1,497,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,999.65/1,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.03

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