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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.66, 2,197.74 and 1,054.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.66, 2,197.74 and 1,054.35 is: 1,454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.66 : 2,197.74 = 1,054.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.66/2,197.74 = 1,054.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.66x = 2,197.74 × 1,054.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.66x = 2,317,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,187.17/1,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.00

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