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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.61, 2,394.35 and 671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.61, 2,394.35 and 671.09 is: 1,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.61 : 2,394.35 = 671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.61/2,394.35 = 671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.61x = 2,394.35 × 671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.61x = 1,606,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,824.34/1,595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.03

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