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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.69, 2,199.76 and 1,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.69, 2,199.76 and 1,122.96 is: 1,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.69 : 2,199.76 = 1,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.69/2,199.76 = 1,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.69x = 2,199.76 × 1,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.69x = 2,470,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,247.93/1,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.05

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