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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.41, 2,393.57 and 670.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.41, 2,393.57 and 670.49 is: 1,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.41 : 2,393.57 = 670.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.41/2,393.57 = 670.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.41x = 2,393.57 × 670.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.41x = 1,604,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,864.75/1,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.93

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