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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.07, 2,394.59 and 1,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.07, 2,394.59 and 1,012.30 is: 1,515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.07 : 2,394.59 = 1,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.07/2,394.59 = 1,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.07x = 2,394.59 × 1,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.07x = 2,424,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,043.46/1,599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.91

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