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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.52, 2,197.97 and 995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.52, 2,197.97 and 995.28 is: 1,373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.52 : 2,197.97 = 995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.52/2,197.97 = 995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.52x = 2,197.97 × 995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.52x = 2,187,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,595.58/1,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.67

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