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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.59, 2,195.03 and 927.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.59, 2,195.03 and 927.51 is: 1,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.59 : 2,195.03 = 927.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.59/2,195.03 = 927.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.59x = 2,195.03 × 927.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.59x = 2,035,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,912.28/1,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.97

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