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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.52, 2,393.21 and 484.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.52, 2,393.21 and 484.90 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.52 : 2,393.21 = 484.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.52/2,393.21 = 484.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.52x = 2,393.21 × 484.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.52x = 1,160,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,464.08/1,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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