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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,596.02, 2,394.01 and 1,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,596.02, 2,394.01 and 1,125.56 is: 1,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,596.02 : 2,394.01 = 1,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,596.02/2,394.01 = 1,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,596.02x = 2,394.01 × 1,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,596.02x = 2,694,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,605.07/1,596.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.33

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