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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.76, 2,197.80 and 1,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.76, 2,197.80 and 1,262.04 is: 1,741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.76 : 2,197.80 = 1,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.76/2,197.80 = 1,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.76x = 2,197.80 × 1,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.76x = 2,773,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,711.51/1,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.45

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