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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.58, 2,393.24 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.58, 2,393.24 and 425.54 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.58 : 2,393.24 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.58/2,393.24 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.58x = 2,393.24 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.58x = 1,018,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,419.35/1,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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