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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.63, 2,202.29 and 1,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.63, 2,202.29 and 1,035.32 is: 1,428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.63 : 2,202.29 = 1,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.63/2,202.29 = 1,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.63x = 2,202.29 × 1,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.63x = 2,280,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,062.58/1,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.94

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