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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.61, 2,123.02 and 593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.61, 2,123.02 and 593.71 is: 890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.61 : 2,123.02 = 593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.61/2,123.02 = 593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.61x = 2,123.02 × 593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.61x = 1,260,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,458.20/1,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.40

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