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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.59, 2,390.70 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.59, 2,390.70 and 813.96 is: 1,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.59 : 2,390.70 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.59/2,390.70 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.59x = 2,390.70 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.59x = 1,945,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,934.17/1,594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.34

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