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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.66, 2,390.46 and 620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.66, 2,390.46 and 620.45 is: 930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.66 : 2,390.46 = 620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.66/2,390.46 = 620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.66x = 2,390.46 × 620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.66x = 1,483,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,148.95/1,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.66

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