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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.69, 2,390.02 and 901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.69, 2,390.02 and 901.75 is: 1,351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.69 : 2,390.02 = 901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.69/2,390.02 = 901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.69x = 2,390.02 × 901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.69x = 2,155,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,200.54/1,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.49

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