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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.98, 2,390.33 and 1,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.98, 2,390.33 and 1,180.76 is: 1,769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.98 : 2,390.33 = 1,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.98/2,390.33 = 1,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.98x = 2,390.33 × 1,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.98x = 2,822,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,388.20/1,594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.54

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