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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.91, 2,206.64 and 926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.91, 2,206.64 and 926.97 is: 1,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.91 : 2,206.64 = 926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.91/2,206.64 = 926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.91x = 2,206.64 × 926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.91x = 2,045,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,489.33/1,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.30

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