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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.52, 2,399.26 and 869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.52, 2,399.26 and 869.44 is: 1,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.52 : 2,399.26 = 869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.52/2,399.26 = 869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.52x = 2,399.26 × 869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.52x = 2,086,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,012.61/1,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.15

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