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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.59, 2,387.54 and 667.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.59, 2,387.54 and 667.71 is: 1,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.59 : 2,387.54 = 667.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.59/2,387.54 = 667.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.59x = 2,387.54 × 667.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.59x = 1,594,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,169.06/1,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.99

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