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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.04, 2,392.24 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.04, 2,392.24 and 440.52 is: 660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.04 : 2,392.24 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.04/2,392.24 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.04x = 2,392.24 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.04x = 1,053,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,829.56/1,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.69

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