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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.94, 2,201.64 and 932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.94, 2,201.64 and 932.70 is: 1,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.94 : 2,201.64 = 932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.94/2,201.64 = 932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.94x = 2,201.64 × 932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.94x = 2,053,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,469.63/1,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.68

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