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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.80, 2,390.74 and 771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.80, 2,390.74 and 771.92 is: 1,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.80 : 2,390.74 = 771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.80/2,390.74 = 771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.80x = 2,390.74 × 771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.80x = 1,845,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,460.02/1,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.90

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