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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.74, 2,390.14 and 619.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.74, 2,390.14 and 619.61 is: 929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.74 : 2,390.14 = 619.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.74/2,390.14 = 619.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.74x = 2,390.14 × 619.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.74x = 1,480,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,941.15/1,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.23

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