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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.57, 2,199.60 and 1,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.57, 2,199.60 and 1,034.04 is: 1,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.57 : 2,199.60 = 1,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.57/2,199.60 = 1,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.57x = 2,199.60 × 1,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.57x = 2,274,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,474.38/1,593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.28

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