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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.52, 2,197.91 and 1,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.52, 2,197.91 and 1,068.64 is: 1,473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.52 : 2,197.91 = 1,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.52/2,197.91 = 1,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.52x = 2,197.91 × 1,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.52x = 2,348,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,763.70/1,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.95

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