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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.49, 2,383.89 and 1,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.49, 2,383.89 and 1,298.44 is: 1,946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.49 : 2,383.89 = 1,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.49/2,383.89 = 1,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.49x = 2,383.89 × 1,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.49x = 3,095,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,338.13/1,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.15

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