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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.96, 2,389.44 and 668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.96, 2,389.44 and 668.30 is: 1,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.96 : 2,389.44 = 668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.96/2,389.44 = 668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.96x = 2,389.44 × 668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.96x = 1,596,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,862.75/1,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.45

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