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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.32, 2,206.55 and 1,075.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.32, 2,206.55 and 1,075.65 is: 1,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.32 : 2,206.55 = 1,075.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.32/2,206.55 = 1,075.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.32x = 2,206.55 × 1,075.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.32x = 2,373,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,478.20/1,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.06

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