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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.71, 2,392.64 and 670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.71, 2,392.64 and 670.50 is: 1,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.71 : 2,392.64 = 670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.71/2,392.64 = 670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.71x = 2,392.64 × 670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.71x = 1,604,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,261.77/1,594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.99

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