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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.93, 2,399.52 and 612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.93, 2,399.52 and 612.54 is: 918.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.93 : 2,399.52 = 612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.93/2,399.52 = 612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.93x = 2,399.52 × 612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.93x = 1,469,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,801.98/1,599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.67

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