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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.20, 2,390.68 and 619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.20, 2,390.68 and 619.34 is: 929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.20 : 2,390.68 = 619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.20/2,390.68 = 619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.20x = 2,390.68 × 619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.20x = 1,480,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,643.75/1,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.35

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