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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.70, 2,197.53 and 1,152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.70, 2,197.53 and 1,152.90 is: 1,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.70 : 2,197.53 = 1,152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.70/2,197.53 = 1,152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.70x = 2,197.53 × 1,152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.70x = 2,533,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,532.34/1,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.72

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