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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.73, 2,393.15 and 671.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.73, 2,393.15 and 671.29 is: 1,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.73 : 2,393.15 = 671.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.73/2,393.15 = 671.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.73x = 2,393.15 × 671.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.73x = 1,606,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,488.32/1,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.74

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