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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.97, 2,059.71 and 593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.97, 2,059.71 and 593.49 is: 889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.97 : 2,059.71 = 593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.97/2,059.71 = 593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.97x = 2,059.71 × 593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.97x = 1,222,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,411.20/1,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.69

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