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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.51, 2,388.93 and 669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.51, 2,388.93 and 669.78 is: 1,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.51 : 2,388.93 = 669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.51/2,388.93 = 669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.51x = 2,388.93 × 669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.51x = 1,600,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,057.54/1,593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.11

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