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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.71, 2,205.14 and 1,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.71, 2,205.14 and 1,067.72 is: 1,471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.71 : 2,205.14 = 1,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.71/2,205.14 = 1,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.71x = 2,205.14 × 1,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.71x = 2,354,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,455.72/1,599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.81

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