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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.11, 2,398.46 and 1,326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.11, 2,398.46 and 1,326.95 is: 1,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.11 : 2,398.46 = 1,326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.11/2,398.46 = 1,326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.11x = 2,398.46 × 1,326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.11x = 3,182,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,617.87/1,599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.25

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