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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.13, 2,391.12 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.13, 2,391.12 and 670.92 is: 1,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.13 : 2,391.12 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.13/2,391.12 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.13x = 2,391.12 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.13x = 1,604,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,250.23/1,595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.72

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