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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.40, 2,207.14 and 936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.40, 2,207.14 and 936.28 is: 1,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.40 : 2,207.14 = 936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.40/2,207.14 = 936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.40x = 2,207.14 × 936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.40x = 2,066,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,501.04/1,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.05

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