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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.27, 2,391.53 and 1,232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.27, 2,391.53 and 1,232.01 is: 1,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.27 : 2,391.53 = 1,232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.27/2,391.53 = 1,232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.27x = 2,391.53 × 1,232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.27x = 2,946,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,382.72/1,593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.27

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