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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.88, 2,387.60 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.88, 2,387.60 and 668.94 is: 1,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.88 : 2,387.60 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.88/2,387.60 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.88x = 2,387.60 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.88x = 1,597,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,161.14/1,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.69

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