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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.77, 2,396.72 and 1,106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.77, 2,396.72 and 1,106.21 is: 1,657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.77 : 2,396.72 = 1,106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.77/2,396.72 = 1,106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.77x = 2,396.72 × 1,106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.77x = 2,651,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,258.12/1,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.28

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