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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.55, 2,205.95 and 899.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.55, 2,205.95 and 899.79 is: 1,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.55 : 2,205.95 = 899.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.55/2,205.95 = 899.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.55x = 2,205.95 × 899.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.55x = 1,984,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,887.25/1,598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.68

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