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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.51, 2,391.75 and 607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.51, 2,391.75 and 607.10 is: 910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.51 : 2,391.75 = 607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.51/2,391.75 = 607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.51x = 2,391.75 × 607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.51x = 1,452,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,021.17/1,594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.64

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