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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.92, 2,389.98 and 619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.92, 2,389.98 and 619.28 is: 928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.92 : 2,389.98 = 619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.92/2,389.98 = 619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.92x = 2,389.98 × 619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.92x = 1,480,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,066.81/1,593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.57

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