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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.41, 2,390.75 and 619.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.41, 2,390.75 and 619.79 is: 929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.41 : 2,390.75 = 619.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.41/2,390.75 = 619.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.41x = 2,390.75 × 619.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.41x = 1,481,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,762.94/1,593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.93

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