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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.16, 2,396.91 and 673.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.16, 2,396.91 and 673.33 is: 1,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.16 : 2,396.91 = 673.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.16/2,396.91 = 673.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.16x = 2,396.91 × 673.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.16x = 1,613,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,911.41/1,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.22

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