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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.25, 2,199.08 and 1,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.25, 2,199.08 and 1,239.08 is: 1,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.25 : 2,199.08 = 1,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.25/2,199.08 = 1,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.25x = 2,199.08 × 1,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.25x = 2,724,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,829.85/1,593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.24

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