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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.15, 2,398.27 and 1,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.15, 2,398.27 and 1,013.28 is: 1,519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.15 : 2,398.27 = 1,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.15/2,398.27 = 1,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.15x = 2,398.27 × 1,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.15x = 2,430,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,119.03/1,599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.63

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