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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,597.83, 2,204.67 and 934.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,597.83, 2,204.67 and 934.55 is: 1,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,597.83 : 2,204.67 = 934.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,597.83/2,204.67 = 934.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,597.83x = 2,204.67 × 934.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,597.83x = 2,060,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,374.35/1,597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.48

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