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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.97, 2,393.46 and 1,110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.97, 2,393.46 and 1,110.54 is: 1,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.97 : 2,393.46 = 1,110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.97/2,393.46 = 1,110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.97x = 2,393.46 × 1,110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.97x = 2,658,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,033.07/1,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.34

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