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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.93, 2,121.73 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.93, 2,121.73 and 593.76 is: 889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.93 : 2,121.73 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.93/2,121.73 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.93x = 2,121.73 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.93x = 1,259,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,787.80/1,415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.72

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