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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.63, 2,200.68 and 1,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.63, 2,200.68 and 1,036.13 is: 1,429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.63 : 2,200.68 = 1,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.63/2,200.68 = 1,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.63x = 2,200.68 × 1,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.63x = 2,280,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,179.57/1,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.02

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