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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.68, 2,399.54 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.68, 2,399.54 and 445.44 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.68 : 2,399.54 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.68/2,399.54 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.68x = 2,399.54 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.68x = 1,068,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,851.10/1,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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