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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.28, 2,198.72 and 964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.28, 2,198.72 and 964 is: 1,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.28 : 2,198.72 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.28/2,198.72 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.28x = 2,198.72 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.28x = 2,119,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,566.08/1,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.32

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