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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.39, 2,198.85 and 972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.39, 2,198.85 and 972.39 is: 1,341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.39 : 2,198.85 = 972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.39/2,198.85 = 972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.39x = 2,198.85 × 972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.39x = 2,138,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,139.75/1,593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.88

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