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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.72, 2,207.61 and 901.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.72, 2,207.61 and 901.09 is: 1,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.72 : 2,207.61 = 901.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.72/2,207.61 = 901.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.72x = 2,207.61 × 901.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.72x = 1,989,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,255.29/1,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.50

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