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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.08, 2,398.92 and 625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.08, 2,398.92 and 625.12 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.08 : 2,398.92 = 625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.08/2,398.92 = 625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.08x = 2,398.92 × 625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.08x = 1,499,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,612.87/1,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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