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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.48, 2,209.32 and 1,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.48, 2,209.32 and 1,180.44 is: 1,630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.48 : 2,209.32 = 1,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.48/2,209.32 = 1,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.48x = 2,209.32 × 1,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.48x = 2,607,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,969.70/1,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.51

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