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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.90, 2,390.85 and 620.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.90, 2,390.85 and 620.69 is: 931.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.90 : 2,390.85 = 620.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.90/2,390.85 = 620.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.90x = 2,390.85 × 620.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.90x = 1,483,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,964.73/1,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.03

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