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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.43, 2,393.15 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.43, 2,393.15 and 425.48 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.43 : 2,393.15 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.43/2,393.15 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.43x = 2,393.15 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.43x = 1,018,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,223.37/1,595.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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