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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.90, 2,207.13 and 1,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.90, 2,207.13 and 1,009.76 is: 1,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.90 : 2,207.13 = 1,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.90/2,207.13 = 1,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.90x = 2,207.13 × 1,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.90x = 2,228,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,671.59/1,598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.88

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