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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.37, 2,389.50 and 1,183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.37, 2,389.50 and 1,183.53 is: 1,772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.37 : 2,389.50 = 1,183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.37/2,389.50 = 1,183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.37x = 2,389.50 × 1,183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.37x = 2,828,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,044.94/1,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.66

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