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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.84, 2,199.60 and 895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.84, 2,199.60 and 895.26 is: 1,235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.84 : 2,199.60 = 895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.84/2,199.60 = 895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.84x = 2,199.60 × 895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.84x = 1,969,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,213.90/1,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.52

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