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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.63, 2,123.67 and 593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.63, 2,123.67 and 593.68 is: 890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.63 : 2,123.67 = 593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.63/2,123.67 = 593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.63x = 2,123.67 × 593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.63x = 1,260,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,777.97/1,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.61

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