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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.88, 2,398.32 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.88, 2,398.32 and 674.40 is: 1,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.88 : 2,398.32 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.88/2,398.32 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.88x = 2,398.32 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.88x = 1,617,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,427.01/1,598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.60

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