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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.65, 2,393.19 and 441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.65, 2,393.19 and 441.13 is: 661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.65 : 2,393.19 = 441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.65/2,393.19 = 441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.65x = 2,393.19 × 441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.65x = 1,055,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,695.94/1,595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.61

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