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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.61, 2,206.05 and 899.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.61, 2,206.05 and 899.97 is: 1,241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.61 : 2,206.05 = 899.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.61/2,206.05 = 899.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.61x = 2,206.05 × 899.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.61x = 1,985,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,378.82/1,598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.94

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