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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.65, 2,390.49 and 553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.65, 2,390.49 and 553.66 is: 830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.65 : 2,390.49 = 553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.65/2,390.49 = 553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.65x = 2,390.49 × 553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.65x = 1,323,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,517.88/1,593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.49

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