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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.86, 2,200.59 and 997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.86, 2,200.59 and 997.26 is: 1,376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.86 : 2,200.59 = 997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.86/2,200.59 = 997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.86x = 2,200.59 × 997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.86x = 2,194,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,560.38/1,593.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.88

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