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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.70, 2,059.91 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.70, 2,059.91 and 593.33 is: 889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.70 : 2,059.91 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.70/2,059.91 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.70x = 2,059.91 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.70x = 1,222,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,196.10/1,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.71

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