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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.16, 2,389.72 and 619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.16, 2,389.72 and 619.94 is: 929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.16 : 2,389.72 = 619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.16/2,389.72 = 619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.16x = 2,389.72 × 619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.16x = 1,481,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,483.02/1,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.90

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