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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.59, 2,199.15 and 930.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.59, 2,199.15 and 930.31 is: 1,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.59 : 2,199.15 = 930.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.59/2,199.15 = 930.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.59x = 2,199.15 × 930.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.59x = 2,045,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,891.92/1,593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.83

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