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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.70, 2,391.57 and 1,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.70, 2,391.57 and 1,204.60 is: 1,807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.70 : 2,391.57 = 1,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.70/2,391.57 = 1,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.70x = 2,391.57 × 1,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.70x = 2,880,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,885.22/1,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.67

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