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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.52, 2,389.72 and 553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.52, 2,389.72 and 553.48 is: 830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.52 : 2,389.72 = 553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.52/2,389.72 = 553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.52x = 2,389.72 × 553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.52x = 1,322,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,662.23/1,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.03

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