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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.55, 2,391.42 and 619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.55, 2,391.42 and 619.66 is: 929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.55 : 2,391.42 = 619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.55/2,391.42 = 619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.55x = 2,391.42 × 619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.55x = 1,481,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,855.36/1,593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.91

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