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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.58, 2,202.03 and 1,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.58, 2,202.03 and 1,266.72 is: 1,748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.58 : 2,202.03 = 1,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.58/2,202.03 = 1,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.58x = 2,202.03 × 1,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.58x = 2,789,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,355.44/1,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.18

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