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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.09, 2,392.75 and 669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.09, 2,392.75 and 669.73 is: 1,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.09 : 2,392.75 = 669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.09/2,392.75 = 669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.09x = 2,392.75 × 669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.09x = 1,602,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,481.15/1,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.63

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