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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.79, 2,393.22 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.79, 2,393.22 and 621.66 is: 932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.79 : 2,393.22 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.79/2,393.22 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.79x = 2,393.22 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.79x = 1,487,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,769.15/1,595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.31

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