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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.16, 2,199.36 and 1,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.16, 2,199.36 and 1,062.92 is: 1,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.16 : 2,199.36 = 1,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.16/2,199.36 = 1,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.16x = 2,199.36 × 1,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.16x = 2,337,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,743.73/1,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.36

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