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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.74, 2,199.82 and 1,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.74, 2,199.82 and 1,063.39 is: 1,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.74 : 2,199.82 = 1,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.74/2,199.82 = 1,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.74x = 2,199.82 × 1,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.74x = 2,339,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,258.43/1,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.78

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