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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.38, 2,388.98 and 770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.38, 2,388.98 and 770.96 is: 1,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.38 : 2,388.98 = 770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.38/2,388.98 = 770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.38x = 2,388.98 × 770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.38x = 1,841,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,808.02/1,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.91

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