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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.82, 2,204.44 and 1,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.82, 2,204.44 and 1,179.10 is: 1,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.82 : 2,204.44 = 1,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.82/2,204.44 = 1,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.82x = 2,204.44 × 1,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.82x = 2,599,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,255.20/1,598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.73

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