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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.52, 2,390.01 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.52, 2,390.01 and 439 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.52 : 2,390.01 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.52/2,390.01 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.52x = 2,390.01 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.52x = 1,049,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,214.39/1,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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