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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.85, 2,207.47 and 1,010.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.85, 2,207.47 and 1,010.07 is: 1,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.85 : 2,207.47 = 1,010.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.85/2,207.47 = 1,010.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.85x = 2,207.47 × 1,010.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.85x = 2,229,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,683.14/1,599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.69

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