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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.74, 2,206.22 and 935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.74, 2,206.22 and 935.62 is: 1,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.74 : 2,206.22 = 935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.74/2,206.22 = 935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.74x = 2,206.22 × 935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.74x = 2,064,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,183.56/1,598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.13

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