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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.58, 2,201.28 and 1,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.58, 2,201.28 and 1,064.36 is: 1,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.58 : 2,201.28 = 1,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.58/2,201.28 = 1,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.58x = 2,201.28 × 1,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.58x = 2,342,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,954.38/1,594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.32

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