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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.10, 2,392.62 and 657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.10, 2,392.62 and 657.86 is: 986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.10 : 2,392.62 = 657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.10/2,392.62 = 657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.10x = 2,392.62 × 657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.10x = 1,574,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,008.99/1,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.78

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