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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.96, 2,388.61 and 1,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.96, 2,388.61 and 1,132.64 is: 1,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.96 : 2,388.61 = 1,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.96/2,388.61 = 1,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.96x = 2,388.61 × 1,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.96x = 2,705,435.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,435.23/1,593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.30

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