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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.78, 2,200.32 and 1,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.78, 2,200.32 and 1,005.50 is: 1,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.78 : 2,200.32 = 1,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.78/2,200.32 = 1,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.78x = 2,200.32 × 1,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.78x = 2,212,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,427.26/1,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.30

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