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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.76, 2,398.47 and 674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.76, 2,398.47 and 674.32 is: 1,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.76 : 2,398.47 = 674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.76/2,398.47 = 674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.76x = 2,398.47 × 674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.76x = 1,617,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,326.92/1,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.61

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