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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.59, 2,384.55 and 666.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.59, 2,384.55 and 666.81 is: 999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.59 : 2,384.55 = 666.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.59/2,384.55 = 666.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.59x = 2,384.55 × 666.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.59x = 1,590,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,041.79/1,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.65

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