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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.93, 2,391.14 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.93, 2,391.14 and 498.06 is: 747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.93 : 2,391.14 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.93/2,391.14 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.93x = 2,391.14 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.93x = 1,190,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,931.19/1,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.17

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