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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.38, 2,385.95 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.38, 2,385.95 and 665.42 is: 998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.38 : 2,385.95 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.38/2,385.95 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.38x = 2,385.95 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.38x = 1,587,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,655.52/1,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.29

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