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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.66, 2,386.70 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.66, 2,386.70 and 616.84 is: 925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.66 : 2,386.70 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.66/2,386.70 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.66x = 2,386.70 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.66x = 1,472,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,202.98/1,590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.53

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