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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.93, 2,394.25 and 730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.93, 2,394.25 and 730.49 is: 1,095.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.93 : 2,394.25 = 730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.93/2,394.25 = 730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.93x = 2,394.25 × 730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.93x = 1,748,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,961.89/1,595.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.89

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