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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.85, 2,397.60 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.85, 2,397.60 and 502.92 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.85 : 2,397.60 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.85/2,397.60 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.85x = 2,397.60 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.85x = 1,205,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,800.99/1,598.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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