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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.64, 2,207.70 and 901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.64, 2,207.70 and 901 is: 1,243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.64 : 2,207.70 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.64/2,207.70 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.64x = 2,207.70 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.64x = 1,989,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,137.70/1,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.49

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