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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.89, 2,201.70 and 1,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.89, 2,201.70 and 1,177.25 is: 1,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.89 : 2,201.70 = 1,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.89/2,201.70 = 1,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.89x = 2,201.70 × 1,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.89x = 2,591,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,951.33/1,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.14

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