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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595, 2,392.64 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595, 2,392.64 and 440.76 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595 : 2,392.64 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595/2,392.64 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595x = 2,392.64 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595x = 1,054,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,580.01/1,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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