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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.36, 2,399.70 and 868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.36, 2,399.70 and 868.08 is: 1,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.36 : 2,399.70 = 868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.36/2,399.70 = 868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.36x = 2,399.70 × 868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.36x = 2,083,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,131.58/1,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.48

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