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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.84, 2,206.26 and 1,179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.84, 2,206.26 and 1,179.42 is: 1,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.84 : 2,206.26 = 1,179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.84/2,206.26 = 1,179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.84x = 2,206.26 × 1,179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.84x = 2,602,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,107.17/1,598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.50

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