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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.96, 2,387.94 and 667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.96, 2,387.94 and 667.30 is: 1,000.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.96 : 2,387.94 = 667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.96/2,387.94 = 667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.96x = 2,387.94 × 667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.96x = 1,593,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,472.36/1,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.95

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