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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.66, 2,199.40 and 964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.66, 2,199.40 and 964.34 is: 1,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.66 : 2,199.40 = 964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.66/2,199.40 = 964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.66x = 2,199.40 × 964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.66x = 2,120,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,972.48/1,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.88

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