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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.35, 2,199.27 and 1,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.35, 2,199.27 and 1,152.55 is: 1,588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.35 : 2,199.27 = 1,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.35/2,199.27 = 1,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.35x = 2,199.27 × 1,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.35x = 2,534,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,768.64/1,595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.85

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