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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.74, 2,385.94 and 1,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.74, 2,385.94 and 1,004.07 is: 1,505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.74 : 2,385.94 = 1,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.74/2,385.94 = 1,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.74x = 2,385.94 × 1,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.74x = 2,395,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,645.67/1,590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.99

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