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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.85, 2,206.80 and 1,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.85, 2,206.80 and 1,067.76 is: 1,473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.85 : 2,206.80 = 1,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.85/2,206.80 = 1,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.85x = 2,206.80 × 1,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.85x = 2,356,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,332.77/1,598.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.77

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