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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.55, 2,197.08 and 1,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.55, 2,197.08 and 1,003.41 is: 1,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.55 : 2,197.08 = 1,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.55/2,197.08 = 1,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.55x = 2,197.08 × 1,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.55x = 2,204,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,572.04/1,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.30

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