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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.20, 2,389.96 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.20, 2,389.96 and 668.64 is: 1,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.20 : 2,389.96 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.20/2,389.96 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.20x = 2,389.96 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.20x = 1,598,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,022.85/1,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.03

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