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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.70, 2,199.26 and 1,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.70, 2,199.26 and 1,005.22 is: 1,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.70 : 2,199.26 = 1,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.70/2,199.26 = 1,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.70x = 2,199.26 × 1,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.70x = 2,210,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,740.14/1,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.17

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