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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.72, 2,388.30 and 1,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.72, 2,388.30 and 1,126.28 is: 1,685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.72 : 2,388.30 = 1,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.72/2,388.30 = 1,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.72x = 2,388.30 × 1,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.72x = 2,689,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,894.52/1,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.69

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