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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.55, 2,197.33 and 1,089.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.55, 2,197.33 and 1,089.49 is: 1,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.55 : 2,197.33 = 1,089.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.55/2,197.33 = 1,089.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.55x = 2,197.33 × 1,089.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.55x = 2,393,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,953.78/1,593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.28

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