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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.41, 2,206.30 and 1,151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.41, 2,206.30 and 1,151.27 is: 1,588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.41 : 2,206.30 = 1,151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.41/2,206.30 = 1,151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.41x = 2,206.30 × 1,151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.41x = 2,540,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,047.00/1,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.11

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