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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.81, 2,199.67 and 895.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.81, 2,199.67 and 895.19 is: 1,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.81 : 2,199.67 = 895.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.81/2,199.67 = 895.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.81x = 2,199.67 × 895.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.81x = 1,969,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,114.85/1,593.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.47

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