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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.49, 2,200.89 and 1,123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.49, 2,200.89 and 1,123.23 is: 1,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.49 : 2,200.89 = 1,123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.49/2,200.89 = 1,123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.49x = 2,200.89 × 1,123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.49x = 2,472,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,105.67/1,595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.43

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