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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.06, 2,398.91 and 674.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.06, 2,398.91 and 674.62 is: 1,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.06 : 2,398.91 = 674.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.06/2,398.91 = 674.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.06x = 2,398.91 × 674.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.06x = 1,618,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,340.67/1,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.06

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