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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.52, 2,199.60 and 1,202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.52, 2,199.60 and 1,202.06 is: 1,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.52 : 2,199.60 = 1,202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.52/2,199.60 = 1,202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.52x = 2,199.60 × 1,202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.52x = 2,644,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,051.18/1,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.21

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