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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593, 2,389.50 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593, 2,389.50 and 438.75 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593 : 2,389.50 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593/2,389.50 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593x = 2,389.50 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593x = 1,048,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,393.13/1,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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