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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.72, 2,199.18 and 895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.72, 2,199.18 and 895 is: 1,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.72 : 2,199.18 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.72/2,199.18 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.72x = 2,199.18 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.72x = 1,968,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,266.10/1,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.01

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