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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.26, 2,197.33 and 995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.26, 2,197.33 and 995.09 is: 1,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.26 : 2,197.33 = 995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.26/2,197.33 = 995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.26x = 2,197.33 × 995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.26x = 2,186,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,527.64/1,592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.22

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