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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.64, 2,389.83 and 771.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.64, 2,389.83 and 771.67 is: 1,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.64 : 2,389.83 = 771.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.64/2,389.83 = 771.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.64x = 2,389.83 × 771.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.64x = 1,844,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,160.12/1,593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.20

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