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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.54, 2,198.92 and 930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.54, 2,198.92 and 930.26 is: 1,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.54 : 2,198.92 = 930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.54/2,198.92 = 930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.54x = 2,198.92 × 930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.54x = 2,045,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,567.32/1,593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.66

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