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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.76, 2,200.42 and 1,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.76, 2,200.42 and 1,005.08 is: 1,386.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.76 : 2,200.42 = 1,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.76/2,200.42 = 1,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.76x = 2,200.42 × 1,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.76x = 2,211,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,601.12/1,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.79

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