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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.22, 2,397.29 and 776.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.22, 2,397.29 and 776.53 is: 1,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.22 : 2,397.29 = 776.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.22/2,397.29 = 776.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.22x = 2,397.29 × 776.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.22x = 1,861,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,567.60/1,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.05

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