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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.88, 2,391.93 and 606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.88, 2,391.93 and 606.59 is: 910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.88 : 2,391.93 = 606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.88/2,391.93 = 606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.88x = 2,391.93 × 606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.88x = 1,450,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,917.83/1,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.31

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