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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.46, 2,390.31 and 423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.46, 2,390.31 and 423.49 is: 635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.46 : 2,390.31 = 423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.46/2,390.31 = 423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.46x = 2,390.31 × 423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.46x = 1,012,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,272.38/1,593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.27

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