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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.58, 2,394.30 and 1,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.58, 2,394.30 and 1,322.42 is: 1,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.58 : 2,394.30 = 1,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.58/2,394.30 = 1,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.58x = 2,394.30 × 1,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.58x = 3,166,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,270.21/1,594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.65

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