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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.45, 2,393.36 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.45, 2,393.36 and 425.50 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.45 : 2,393.36 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.45/2,393.36 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.45x = 2,393.36 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.45x = 1,018,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,366.57/1,595.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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