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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.08, 2,384.94 and 767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.08, 2,384.94 and 767.68 is: 1,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.08 : 2,384.94 = 767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.08/2,384.94 = 767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.08x = 2,384.94 × 767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.08x = 1,830,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,870.74/1,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.43

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