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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.80, 2,391.68 and 1,106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.80, 2,391.68 and 1,106.38 is: 1,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.80 : 2,391.68 = 1,106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.80/2,391.68 = 1,106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.80x = 2,391.68 × 1,106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.80x = 2,646,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,106.92/1,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.21

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