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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.73, 2,391.80 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.73, 2,391.80 and 669.92 is: 1,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.73 : 2,391.80 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.73/2,391.80 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.73x = 2,391.80 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.73x = 1,602,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,299.35/1,594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.74

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