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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.60, 2,390.55 and 619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.60, 2,390.55 and 619.78 is: 929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.60 : 2,390.55 = 619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.60/2,390.55 = 619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.60x = 2,390.55 × 619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.60x = 1,481,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,615.08/1,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.73

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