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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.58, 2,394.30 and 671.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.58, 2,394.30 and 671.07 is: 1,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.58 : 2,394.30 = 671.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.58/2,394.30 = 671.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.58x = 2,394.30 × 671.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.58x = 1,606,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,742.90/1,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.00

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