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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.82, 2,205.74 and 1,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.82, 2,205.74 and 1,180.16 is: 1,628.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.82 : 2,205.74 = 1,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.82/2,205.74 = 1,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.82x = 2,205.74 × 1,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.82x = 2,603,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,126.12/1,598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.15

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