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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.51, 2,195.92 and 1,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.51, 2,195.92 and 1,296.48 is: 1,789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.51 : 2,195.92 = 1,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.51/2,195.92 = 1,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.51x = 2,195.92 × 1,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.51x = 2,846,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,966.36/1,590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.97

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