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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.75, 2,207.66 and 901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.75, 2,207.66 and 901.13 is: 1,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.75 : 2,207.66 = 901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.75/2,207.66 = 901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.75x = 2,207.66 × 901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.75x = 1,989,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,373.11/1,599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.55

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