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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.31, 2,385.03 and 665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.31, 2,385.03 and 665.67 is: 998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.31 : 2,385.03 = 665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.31/2,385.03 = 665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.31x = 2,385.03 × 665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.31x = 1,587,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,650.62/1,590.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.33

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