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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.66, 2,199.25 and 895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.66, 2,199.25 and 895.04 is: 1,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.66 : 2,199.25 = 895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.66/2,199.25 = 895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.66x = 2,199.25 × 895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.66x = 1,968,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,416.72/1,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.15

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