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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,559.59, 2,150.48 and 1,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,559.59, 2,150.48 and 1,062.52 is: 1,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,559.59 : 2,150.48 = 1,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,559.59/2,150.48 = 1,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,559.59x = 2,150.48 × 1,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,559.59x = 2,284,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,925.29/1,559.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.08

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