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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.80, 2,208.56 and 970.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.80, 2,208.56 and 970.71 is: 1,340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.80 : 2,208.56 = 970.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.80/2,208.56 = 970.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.80x = 2,208.56 × 970.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.80x = 2,143,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,866.42/1,599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.09

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