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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.06, 2,197.78 and 1,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.06, 2,197.78 and 1,061.82 is: 1,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.06 : 2,197.78 = 1,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.06/2,197.78 = 1,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.06x = 2,197.78 × 1,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.06x = 2,333,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,644.11/1,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.81

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