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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.85, 2,199.96 and 1,153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.85, 2,199.96 and 1,153.05 is: 1,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.85 : 2,199.96 = 1,153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.85/2,199.96 = 1,153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.85x = 2,199.96 × 1,153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.85x = 2,536,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,663.88/1,595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.54

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