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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.12, 2,205.33 and 1,039.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.12, 2,205.33 and 1,039.02 is: 1,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.12 : 2,205.33 = 1,039.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.12/2,205.33 = 1,039.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.12x = 2,205.33 × 1,039.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.12x = 2,291,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,381.98/1,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.90

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