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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.84, 2,390.66 and 669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.84, 2,390.66 and 669.07 is: 1,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.84 : 2,390.66 = 669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.84/2,390.66 = 669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.84x = 2,390.66 × 669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.84x = 1,599,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,518.89/1,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.56

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