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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.53, 2,390.37 and 619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.53, 2,390.37 and 619.51 is: 929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.53 : 2,390.37 = 619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.53/2,390.37 = 619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.53x = 2,390.37 × 619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.53x = 1,480,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,858.12/1,593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.29

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