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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.84, 2,207.61 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.84, 2,207.61 and 901.08 is: 1,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.84 : 2,207.61 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.84/2,207.61 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.84x = 2,207.61 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.84x = 1,989,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,233.22/1,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.40

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