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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.84, 2,391.22 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.84, 2,391.22 and 620.22 is: 930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.84 : 2,391.22 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.84/2,391.22 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.84x = 2,391.22 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.84x = 1,483,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,092.21/1,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.51

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