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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.76, 2,210.52 and 1,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.76, 2,210.52 and 1,253.08 is: 1,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.76 : 2,210.52 = 1,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.76/2,210.52 = 1,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.76x = 2,210.52 × 1,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.76x = 2,769,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,958.40/1,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.48

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