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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.64, 2,396.36 and 1,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.64, 2,396.36 and 1,050.14 is: 1,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.64 : 2,396.36 = 1,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.64/2,396.36 = 1,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.64x = 2,396.36 × 1,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.64x = 2,516,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,513.49/1,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.17

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