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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.59, 2,207.25 and 936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.59, 2,207.25 and 936.27 is: 1,291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.59 : 2,207.25 = 936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.59/2,207.25 = 936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.59x = 2,207.25 × 936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.59x = 2,066,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,581.96/1,599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.94

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