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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.11, 2,206.16 and 1,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.11, 2,206.16 and 1,180.46 is: 1,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.11 : 2,206.16 = 1,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.11/2,206.16 = 1,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.11x = 2,206.16 × 1,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.11x = 2,604,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,266.70/1,599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.58

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