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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.69, 2,390.31 and 771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.69, 2,390.31 and 771.22 is: 1,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.69 : 2,390.31 = 771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.69/2,390.31 = 771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.69x = 2,390.31 × 771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.69x = 1,843,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,457.87/1,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.00

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