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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.66, 2,207.56 and 901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.66, 2,207.56 and 901.03 is: 1,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.66 : 2,207.56 = 901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.66/2,207.56 = 901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.66x = 2,207.56 × 901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.66x = 1,989,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,077.79/1,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.44

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