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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.39, 2,194.71 and 969.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.39, 2,194.71 and 969.39 is: 1,337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.39 : 2,194.71 = 969.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.39/2,194.71 = 969.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.39x = 2,194.71 × 969.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.39x = 2,127,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,529.93/1,590.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.74

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