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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.98, 2,390.36 and 619.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.98, 2,390.36 and 619.95 is: 929.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.98 : 2,390.36 = 619.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.98/2,390.36 = 619.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.98x = 2,390.36 × 619.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.98x = 1,481,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,903.68/1,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.69

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