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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.92, 2,383.84 and 665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.92, 2,383.84 and 665.72 is: 997.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.92 : 2,383.84 = 665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.92/2,383.84 = 665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.92x = 2,383.84 × 665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.92x = 1,586,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,969.96/1,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.52

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