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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.96, 2,206.31 and 935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.96, 2,206.31 and 935.74 is: 1,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.96 : 2,206.31 = 935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.96/2,206.31 = 935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.96x = 2,206.31 × 935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.96x = 2,064,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,532.52/1,598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.17

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