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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.32, 2,199.80 and 1,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.32, 2,199.80 and 1,062.96 is: 1,467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.32 : 2,199.80 = 1,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.32/2,199.80 = 1,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.32x = 2,199.80 × 1,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.32x = 2,338,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,299.41/1,593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.56

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