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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.55, 2,393.43 and 425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.55, 2,393.43 and 425.53 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.55 : 2,393.43 = 425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.55/2,393.43 = 425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.55x = 2,393.43 × 425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.55x = 1,018,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,476.27/1,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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