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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.04, 2,194.56 and 1,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.04, 2,194.56 and 1,245.12 is: 1,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.04 : 2,194.56 = 1,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.04/2,194.56 = 1,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.04x = 2,194.56 × 1,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.04x = 2,732,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,490.55/1,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.12

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