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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.58, 2,123.52 and 593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.58, 2,123.52 and 593.79 is: 890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.58 : 2,123.52 = 593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.58/2,123.52 = 593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.58x = 2,123.52 × 593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.58x = 1,260,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,924.94/1,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.75

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