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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.90, 2,208.51 and 1,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.90, 2,208.51 and 1,010.76 is: 1,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.90 : 2,208.51 = 1,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.90/2,208.51 = 1,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.90x = 2,208.51 × 1,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.90x = 2,232,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,273.57/1,599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.26

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