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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.14, 2,399.91 and 734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.14, 2,399.91 and 734.06 is: 1,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.14 : 2,399.91 = 734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.14/2,399.91 = 734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.14x = 2,399.91 × 734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.14x = 1,761,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,677.93/1,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.64

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