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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.99, 2,197.46 and 1,017.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.99, 2,197.46 and 1,017.01 is: 1,402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.99 : 2,197.46 = 1,017.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.99/2,197.46 = 1,017.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.99x = 2,197.46 × 1,017.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.99x = 2,234,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,832.18/1,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.92

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