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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.04, 2,200.72 and 1,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.04, 2,200.72 and 1,005.28 is: 1,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.04 : 2,200.72 = 1,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.04/2,200.72 = 1,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.04x = 2,200.72 × 1,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.04x = 2,212,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,339.80/1,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.01

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