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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.73, 2,398.57 and 1,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.73, 2,398.57 and 1,050.25 is: 1,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.73 : 2,398.57 = 1,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.73/2,398.57 = 1,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.73x = 2,398.57 × 1,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.73x = 2,519,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,096.97/1,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.70

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