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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.68, 2,395.50 and 868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.68, 2,395.50 and 868.06 is: 1,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.68 : 2,395.50 = 868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.68/2,395.50 = 868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.68x = 2,395.50 × 868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.68x = 2,079,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,437.73/1,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.72

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