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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.05, 2,199.47 and 996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.05, 2,199.47 and 996.44 is: 1,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.05 : 2,199.47 = 996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.05/2,199.47 = 996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.05x = 2,199.47 × 996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.05x = 2,191,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,640.40/1,593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.76

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