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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.10, 2,389.65 and 1,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.10, 2,389.65 and 1,204.30 is: 1,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.10 : 2,389.65 = 1,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.10/2,389.65 = 1,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.10x = 2,389.65 × 1,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.10x = 2,877,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,855.50/1,593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.45

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