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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.53, 2,198.50 and 930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.53, 2,198.50 and 930.14 is: 1,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.53 : 2,198.50 = 930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.53/2,198.50 = 930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.53x = 2,198.50 × 930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.53x = 2,044,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,912.79/1,593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.26

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