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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.94, 2,389.84 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.94, 2,389.84 and 668 is: 1,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.94 : 2,389.84 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.94/2,389.84 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.94x = 2,389.84 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.94x = 1,596,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,413.12/1,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.18

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