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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.72, 2,207.80 and 901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.72, 2,207.80 and 901.22 is: 1,243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.72 : 2,207.80 = 901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.72/2,207.80 = 901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.72x = 2,207.80 × 901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.72x = 1,989,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,713.52/1,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.79

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