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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.38, 2,198.88 and 972.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.38, 2,198.88 and 972.38 is: 1,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.38 : 2,198.88 = 972.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.38/2,198.88 = 972.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.38x = 2,198.88 × 972.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.38x = 2,138,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,135.94/1,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.89

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