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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.83, 2,195.52 and 1,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.83, 2,195.52 and 1,001.40 is: 1,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.83 : 2,195.52 = 1,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.83/2,195.52 = 1,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.83x = 2,195.52 × 1,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.83x = 2,198,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,593.73/1,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.04

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