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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.68, 2,393.48 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.68, 2,393.48 and 409.70 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.68 : 2,393.48 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.68/2,393.48 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.68x = 2,393.48 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.68x = 980,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,615.76/1,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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