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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.01, 2,391.91 and 761.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.01, 2,391.91 and 761.93 is: 1,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.01 : 2,391.91 = 761.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.01/2,391.91 = 761.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.01x = 2,391.91 × 761.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.01x = 1,822,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,465.95/1,595.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.60

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