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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.96, 2,397.52 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.96, 2,397.52 and 503 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.96 : 2,397.52 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.96/2,397.52 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.96x = 2,397.52 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.96x = 1,205,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,952.56/1,598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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