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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.55, 2,392.73 and 620.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.55, 2,392.73 and 620.53 is: 931.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.55 : 2,392.73 = 620.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.55/2,392.73 = 620.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.55x = 2,392.73 × 620.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.55x = 1,484,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,760.75/1,594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.15

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