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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.67, 2,390.04 and 814.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.67, 2,390.04 and 814.34 is: 1,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.67 : 2,390.04 = 814.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.67/2,390.04 = 814.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.67x = 2,390.04 × 814.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.67x = 1,946,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,293.22/1,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.73

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