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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599, 2,206.62 and 900.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599, 2,206.62 and 900.39 is: 1,242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599 : 2,206.62 = 900.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599/2,206.62 = 900.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599x = 2,206.62 × 900.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599x = 1,986,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,818.58/1,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.54

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