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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.59, 2,207.74 and 900.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.59, 2,207.74 and 900.97 is: 1,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.59 : 2,207.74 = 900.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.59/2,207.74 = 900.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.59x = 2,207.74 × 900.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.59x = 1,989,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,099.74/1,599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.50

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