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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.98, 2,197.78 and 963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.98, 2,197.78 and 963.70 is: 1,329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.98 : 2,197.78 = 963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.98/2,197.78 = 963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.98x = 2,197.78 × 963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.98x = 2,118,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,000.59/1,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.58

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