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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.84, 2,398.94 and 733.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.84, 2,398.94 and 733.41 is: 1,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.84 : 2,398.94 = 733.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.84/2,398.94 = 733.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.84x = 2,398.94 × 733.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.84x = 1,759,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,402.92/1,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.74

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