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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.23, 2,398.39 and 625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.23, 2,398.39 and 625.11 is: 937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.23 : 2,398.39 = 625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.23/2,398.39 = 625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.23x = 2,398.39 × 625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.23x = 1,499,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,257.57/1,599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.49

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