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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.52, 2,199.72 and 1,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.52, 2,199.72 and 1,035.16 is: 1,428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.52 : 2,199.72 = 1,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.52/2,199.72 = 1,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.52x = 2,199.72 × 1,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.52x = 2,277,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,062.16/1,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.05

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