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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.62, 2,390.41 and 771.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.62, 2,390.41 and 771.97 is: 1,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.62 : 2,390.41 = 771.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.62/2,390.41 = 771.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.62x = 2,390.41 × 771.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.62x = 1,845,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,309.00/1,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.94

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