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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.70, 2,199.81 and 1,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.70, 2,199.81 and 1,263.58 is: 1,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.70 : 2,199.81 = 1,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.70/2,199.81 = 1,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.70x = 2,199.81 × 1,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.70x = 2,779,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,635.92/1,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.14

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