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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.76, 2,389.80 and 716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.76, 2,389.80 and 716.50 is: 1,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.76 : 2,389.80 = 716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.76/2,389.80 = 716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.76x = 2,389.80 × 716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.76x = 1,712,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,291.70/1,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.37

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