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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.59, 2,194.94 and 927.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.59, 2,194.94 and 927.47 is: 1,279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.59 : 2,194.94 = 927.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.59/2,194.94 = 927.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.59x = 2,194.94 × 927.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.59x = 2,035,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,741.00/1,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.87

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