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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.87, 2,390.22 and 553.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.87, 2,390.22 and 553.61 is: 830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.87 : 2,390.22 = 553.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.87/2,390.22 = 553.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.87x = 2,390.22 × 553.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.87x = 1,323,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,237.74/1,593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.20

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