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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.24, 2,385.60 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.24, 2,385.60 and 603 is: 904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.24 : 2,385.60 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.24/2,385.60 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.24x = 2,385.60 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.24x = 1,438,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,516.80/1,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.59

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