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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.91, 2,391.79 and 669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.91, 2,391.79 and 669.39 is: 1,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.91 : 2,391.79 = 669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.91/2,391.79 = 669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.91x = 2,391.79 × 669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.91x = 1,601,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,033.49/1,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.47

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