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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.67, 2,205.39 and 1,225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.67, 2,205.39 and 1,225.99 is: 1,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.67 : 2,205.39 = 1,225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.67/2,205.39 = 1,225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.67x = 2,205.39 × 1,225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.67x = 2,703,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,786.09/1,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.21

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