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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.56, 2,391.78 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.56, 2,391.78 and 440.28 is: 660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.56 : 2,391.78 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.56/2,391.78 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.56x = 2,391.78 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.56x = 1,053,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,052.90/1,594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.40

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