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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.59, 2,389.72 and 619.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.59, 2,389.72 and 619.13 is: 928.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.59 : 2,389.72 = 619.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.59/2,389.72 = 619.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.59x = 2,389.72 × 619.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.59x = 1,479,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,547.34/1,593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.44

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