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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.95, 2,392.17 and 440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.95, 2,392.17 and 440.43 is: 660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.95 : 2,392.17 = 440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.95/2,392.17 = 440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.95x = 2,392.17 × 440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.95x = 1,053,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,583.43/1,594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.57

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