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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.39, 2,393.69 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.39, 2,393.69 and 622.17 is: 933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.39 : 2,393.69 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.39/2,393.69 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.39x = 2,393.69 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.39x = 1,489,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,279.00/1,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.49

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