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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.64, 2,059.02 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.64, 2,059.02 and 593.40 is: 889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.64 : 2,059.02 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.64/2,059.02 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.64x = 2,059.02 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.64x = 1,221,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,822.47/1,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.48

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