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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.69, 2,394.02 and 1,011.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.69, 2,394.02 and 1,011.93 is: 1,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.69 : 2,394.02 = 1,011.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.69/2,394.02 = 1,011.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.69x = 2,394.02 × 1,011.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.69x = 2,422,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,580.66/1,598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.35

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