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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.81, 2,390.28 and 669.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.81, 2,390.28 and 669.23 is: 1,003.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.81 : 2,390.28 = 669.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.81/2,390.28 = 669.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.81x = 2,390.28 × 669.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.81x = 1,599,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,635.13/1,593.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.65

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