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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.80, 2,392.74 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.80, 2,392.74 and 621 is: 931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.80 : 2,392.74 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.80/2,392.74 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.80x = 2,392.74 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.80x = 1,485,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,891.54/1,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.71

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