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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.25, 2,383.07 and 1,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.25, 2,383.07 and 1,152.72 is: 1,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.25 : 2,383.07 = 1,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.25/2,383.07 = 1,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.25x = 2,383.07 × 1,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.25x = 2,747,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,006.69/1,595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.99

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