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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.53, 2,383.36 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.53, 2,383.36 and 665.58 is: 997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.53 : 2,383.36 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.53/2,383.36 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.53x = 2,383.36 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.53x = 1,586,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,323.26/1,590.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.36

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